Full-Time Youth Worker – Trauma-Informed Support

seek.com.au; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonderland Community Services (WCS) is hiring multiple full-time Youth Workers to join our Pirates Rest team in Townsville. Immediate start for suitable candidates. You will provide person-centred support to children and young people with complex needs to build life skills and independence.

You will work rotating rosters including evenings and weekends, collaborate with a supportive team, and participate in internal training to maintain trauma-informed practice and safety for all participants.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people, including those with complex needs.
• Ability to support youth with disability, mental health challenges, and challenging behaviours.
• Commitment to trauma-informed practice and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to children and young people to develop independence and life skills.
• Respond to challenging behaviours while maintaining safety for participants and staff.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver consistent support and participate in required training.

Skills

Experience with children & youth

Trauma-informed practice

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services

Tools

First Aid Certification

Job description

Wonderland Community Services (WCS) is hiring multiple full-time Youth Workers to join our Pirates Rest team in Townsville. Immediate start for suitable candidates. You will provide person-centred support to children and young people with complex needs to build life skills and independence.

You will work rotating rosters including evenings and weekends, collaborate with a supportive team, and participate in internal training to maintain trauma-informed practice and safety for all participants.