Experienced Youth Residential Support Worker

Autism Association of Western Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounted gym/group fitness/aquatic

Nine days off every three weeks

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Autism Association of Western Australia is seeking an experienced Youth Residential Support Worker to provide safe, nurturing care to children and young people with Autism in a 24/7 residential setting. You will support daily routines, education, and personal care using a strengths-based approach to help each young person build skills and confidence.

This full-time role is based in the Perth metro area with 2.5-day shifts including overnights over a three-week cycle, followed by nine days off.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of supporting youths with complex needs in a residential setting is essential.
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to mentor and guide children and young people, helping them develop practical life skills and grow their independence.
• A calm and solution-oriented mindset, ensuring you remain composed under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with their daily routines, such as attendance at school, meals, personal care, medical or therapy appointments.
• Engaging children and young people in active supports by encouraging their involvement in day-to-day tasks, decision-making, and activities that promote independence, skill-building, and personal growth.
• Supporting children and young people to maintain meaningful connections to their family and community.
• Providing guidance through challenges, celebrating progress and helping to build confidence and resilience.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Resilience

Job description

Experienced Youth Residential Support Worker

• Full time roles based in various locations across the Perth metro area
• 2.5 days shifts inc. overnights over 3 weeks followed by 9 scheduled days off
• Generous salary + Salary Packaging – pay less tax = more take home pay!
• Full time roles based in various locations across Perth
• 2.5 days shifts including overnights over a 3 week period followed by scheduled days off
• Generous annual salary + Salary Packaging – pay less tax and increase your take home pay!

As a Youth Residential Support Worker, you’ll provide safe, consistent, and nurturing care to children and young people with Autism, some of whom have experienced trauma, in a 24/7 setting. You’ll support all areas of daily life—physical, emotional, social, cultural, and educational—using a strengths-based approach to help each young person build skills, grow, and reach their potential.

Our clients are supported 24/7 and as a full-time support worker, you will work three2.5-day shifts (including overnights) over a three-week period followed by scheduled days off inc. 9 days off at the end of the 3 week roster!

Please note we are not considering casuals at this time.

What You Will Do

• Supporting children and young people with their daily routines, such as attendance at school, meals, personal care, medical or therapy appointments.
• Engaging children and young people in active supports by encouraging their involvement in day-to-day tasks, decision-making, and activities that promote independence, skill-building, and personal growth.
• Supporting children and young people to maintain meaningful connections to their family and community.
• Providing guidance through challenges, celebrating progress and helping to build confidence and resilience.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience of supporting youths with complex needs in a residential setting is essential
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build trust and meaningful connections
• The ability to mentor and guide children and young people, helping them develop practical life skills and grow their independence.
• A calm and solution-oriented mindset, ensuring you remain composed under pressure.

What You’ll Get:

• A generous salary plus salary packaging – pay less tax and increase your take home pay!
• Heavily discounted access to multiple gyms, group fitness and aquatic facilities across Perth
• Nine consecutive days off every three weeks with an attractive roster
• Progress your career with great personal development and career opportunities
• 50+ hours of training focused on equipping you with valuable skills to help support our clients.

To join our team, you’ll be required to complete the required clearances including a Medical, National Police Clearance, 395 Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check.

About Us

The Autism Association is one of Australia’s largest For-Purpose Specialist Autism Service Providers, providing a range of services to individuals of all ages. We are inspired every day to make a difference in the lives of people with Autism and are deeply committed to assisting them to achieve the life and opportunities they choose. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to upholding our values on equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and workplace culture – a place where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. We strive to make our roles and workplace accessible to people with disability and culturally appropriate to individuals of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait background. The Autism Association of WA is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.

Autism Association reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the advertised end date.