Active Night Residential Youth Worker — Real Impact & Pay

Junction; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Penalty rates

Salary packaging

Internal training

Employee Assistance Program

Annual wage increases

Job summary

Junction Support Services is seeking anActive Night Shift Residential Care Youth Worker in Victoria. You will supervise overnight in a trauma-informed setting, supporting young people, handling documentation, and contributing to therapeutic strategies.

The role emphasises safety, stability and high standards of care. The position requires a Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or equivalent), a driver’s licence, WWC check and First Aid.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or equivalent required.
• Experience with young people or strong motivation to learn.
• Residential out-of-home care youth work experience is highly desirable.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence, Working with Children Check and First Aid Certificate.
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check.
• Commitment to trauma-informed practice and ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the home overnight and provide support to young people as needed.
• Administer and document medication as required and maintain accurate case notes.
• Complete documentation, incident reporting and reviews to support safety and therapeutic care.
• Contribute to therapeutic behaviour support strategies and uphold relevant standards.

Skills

Experience with young people

Trauma-informed practice

Emotional resilience

Observation skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or equivalent)

Job description

Junction Support Services is seeking anActive Night Shift Residential Care Youth Worker in Victoria. You will supervise overnight in a trauma-informed setting, supporting young people, handling documentation, and contributing to therapeutic strategies.

The role emphasises safety, stability and high standards of care. The position requires a Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or equivalent), a driver’s licence, WWC check and First Aid.