Casual Youth Support Worker - Travel & Flexible Shifts

NextGen Children and Youth Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Kilometres paid

Tolls reimbursed

Laundry allowance

Meaningful work

Job summary

NextGen Children and Youth Services – Brisbane QLD is hiring casual Youth Workers to support children, young people and families across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. You will travel between sites, attend visits, and provide in-home and community support with flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.

The role requires a current Queensland blue card, a valid driver's licence and a reliable vehicle, plus First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain them.

Qualifications

• Current Queensland blue card or application underway.
• Full driver’s licence and a reliable, registered vehicle.
• First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain them.
• Experience with children, young people or families in child safety, youth work or related fields.
• Qualification in Community Services, Youth Work, or Child, Youth and Family Intervention is highly regarded.
• Strong written notes for case files and reports.
• Calm, reliable and confident working independently.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children, young people and families across Brisbane and Gold Coast.
• Support supervised family contact visits and transport to contacts, school and appointments.
• Deliver in-home and community support and STA/short-term accommodation shifts.
• Provide emergency accommodation support as needed.
• Write clear, accurate case notes after every shift.

Skills

Written communication

Calm under pressure

Independent work

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Community Services or Youth Work

Job description

NextGen Children and Youth Services – Brisbane QLD is hiring casual Youth Workers to support children, young people and families across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. You will travel between sites, attend visits, and provide in-home and community support with flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.

The role requires a current Queensland blue card, a valid driver's licence and a reliable vehicle, plus First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain them.