Overnight Residential Youth Worker

Junction; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive SCHADS pay

Penalty rates for night and sleepover

Job summary

Junction Support Services in regional Victoria is seeking a Sleepover Residential Youth Worker to provide overnight care and stability for young people in residential care. You’ll work a mix of active shifts and sleepover periods, supporting routines, meals, medication and safety in a trauma-informed team.

The role emphasizes emotional resilience, co-regulation skills and a commitment to youth development. Sleepover shifts include on-site sleepover allowances and penalties as part of the SCHADS

Qualifications

• Experience with young people or strong motivation to learn.
• Residential Out-of-Home Care Youth Work experience is highly desirable.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence, Victorian Working with Children Check and First Aid Certificate.
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check.
• Completion of mandatory upskilling units as required by regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• During active shifts, support daily routines, meals, cleaning and medication administration.
• Complete household tasks and maintain a safe, welcoming home environment.
• Contribute to therapeutic support, case notes and incident reporting.
• Adhere to trauma-informed practice and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Experience with young people

Residential out-of-home care

Driver's license

First Aid Certificate

Working with Children Check

Trauma-informed practice

Willingness for National Police Check

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention

Job description

Junction Support Services in regional Victoria is seeking a Sleepover Residential Youth Worker to provide overnight care and stability for young people in residential care. You’ll work a mix of active shifts and sleepover periods, supporting routines, meals, medication and safety in a trauma-informed team.

The role emphasizes emotional resilience, co-regulation skills and a commitment to youth development. Sleepover shifts include on-site sleepover allowances and penalties as part of the SCHADS