Flexible Residential Youth Worker (Casual)

Healthcare Australia; Australia; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Weekly Pay

Competitive Hourly Rate

24/7 Service Team

Ongoing Support

Meal Deliveries

Gym Access & Wellness

Job summary

HCA Community Staffing Solutions is hiring a Casual Residential Youth Worker to support children in out-of-home care. You will help create a safe, nurturing environment while promoting life skills, resilience, and positive connections. Rosters are planned in advance for flexibility and ongoing shifts, with some emergency and ad hoc work.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed practices, daily living support, and collaboration with care teams to ensure consistent, quality support for youths.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Youth Work or equivalent is required.
• A current Australian Driver's Licence (OPEN) is required.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) is required.
• First Aid & CPR certification is required.
• Police Check is required.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Create a safe, trauma-informed environment.
• Support daily living tasks including meals, personal care, hygiene, and routines.
• Encourage independence, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Assist with school attendance, appointments, and community participation.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate case notes/documentation.
• Support complex behaviours using trauma-informed practices and TCI strategies.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and care plans; participate in supervision.

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Australian Driver's Licence

Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

First Aid & CPR certificate

Police Check

Job description

HCA Community Staffing Solutions is hiring a Casual Residential Youth Worker to support children in out-of-home care. You will help create a safe, nurturing environment while promoting life skills, resilience, and positive connections. Rosters are planned in advance for flexibility and ongoing shifts, with some emergency and ad hoc work.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed practices, daily living support, and collaboration with care teams to ensure consistent, quality support for youths.