Evening & Weekend Youth Support Worker

A Good Start to Life; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A Good Start to Life seeks caring professionals to support children and young people (0–18) with daily routines, personal care and development of life skills. You will help with school prep, meals and daytime activities, while prioritising safety, dignity and respectful care.

The role requires patience, strong communication, and the ability to follow individual care and medical plans to support consistent progress and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Genuine enjoyment of working with children and young people aged 0–18.
• Ability to follow individual care, medical and support plans.
• Strong communication and boundary management in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with daily routines, schooling prep and personal care.
• Provide safety, dignity and respectful responses to behaviours of concern.
• Promote independence, life skills and community involvement.
• Maintain a predictable, supportive and child-safe environment.

Skills

Child care empathy

Communication

Patience

Behaviour support

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services / Youth Work / Social Work

Job description

A Good Start to Life seeks caring professionals to support children and young people (0–18) with daily routines, personal care and development of life skills. You will help with school prep, meals and daytime activities, while prioritising safety, dignity and respectful care.

The role requires patience, strong communication, and the ability to follow individual care and medical plans to support consistent progress and wellbeing.