Impactful Residential Youth Worker (Permanent Part-Time)

Manawise Group; North Lakes; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

MANAWISE Care is expanding in Brisbane North, Queensland and seeks experienced Youth Workers for permanent Part Time roles (56 or 72 hours per fortnight) across residential homes in Narangba, Morayfield, Warner, Ningi and Albany Creek.

You will support young people facing complex challenges by providing a safe, stable environment, helping build resilience, life skills and brighter futures within a therapeutic care team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Youth Work or related field
• Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or working towards)
• First Aid & CPR certification
• Current Paid Blue Card
• National Police Check within 6 months
• Ability to obtain LCS check

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, supportive, and structured home environment
• Build strong, positive relationships with young people
• Support emotional, social, and life skill development
• Encourage healthy decision‑making and wellbeing
• Collaborate with a therapeutic care team to deliver tailored plans
• Complete daily documentation, case notes, and reports
• Experience in Youth Work, Child Safety, or a related field
• Current, unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence (open class)
• Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, or similar (or working towards it)
• First Aid & CPR certification
• Current Paid Blue Card
• National Police Check (within 6 months)
• Ability to obtain LCS check
• Hope & Healing Module certificate (we can assist if needed)

Skills

Youth Work experience

Relationship-building

Wellbeing support

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention

Tools

First Aid & CPR certification

Blue Card (Paid)

National Police Check

LCS check

Job description

MANAWISE Care is expanding in Brisbane North, Queensland and seeks experienced Youth Workers for permanent Part Time roles (56 or 72 hours per fortnight) across residential homes in Narangba, Morayfield, Warner, Ningi and Albany Creek.

You will support young people facing complex challenges by providing a safe, stable environment, helping build resilience, life skills and brighter futures within a therapeutic care team.