Residential Youth Worker

MANAWISE Care Pty Ltd; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent part-time employment

Growth with new residential openings

Supportive, values-driven team

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Job summary

MANAWISE Care Pty Ltd is expanding its Residential Care services across Mackay. We are seeking dedicated Youth Workers for permanent part-time roles, with at least 56 hours per fortnight.

Join a growing organisation that values stability and strong relationships, offering ongoing training and development. You will support youths in North Queensland residential homes, providing a safe, nurturing environment and helping them build resilience and life skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Youth Work or related field.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence (open class) is required.
• Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or working towards it) and a current Blue Card are required.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stable, and supportive home environment for young people with complex needs.
• Build positive professional relationships that foster trust and growth.
• Support young people through challenging behaviours and emotional situations.
• Apply trauma-informed practices to promote wellbeing, resilience and outcomes.
• Encourage independence by helping young people develop practical life and social skills.
• Respond calmly to incidents, conflict and crisis situations.
• Work with care team to implement individualised support plans.
• Maintain accurate case notes and incident reports.
• Model positive behaviours and healthy boundaries.
• Contribute to a strong team culture through teamwork and learning.

Skills

Youth Work experience

Trauma-informed practices

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or working towards it)

First Aid & CPR certification

Blue Card

Tools

Australian Driver’s Licence (open class)

Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

National Police Check

LCS check

Job description

Calling all Youth Workers! Want a career making a difference in young peoples lives?

AtMANAWISE Care, we're expanding our Residential Care services across Mackay as a licenced Residential Care provider and are seeking dedicated and compassionate Youth Workers to join our team inpermanent roles - at a minimum 56 hours per fortnight. If you're looking for more than just a job, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career with a growing organisation that valuesstability, continuity, and strong relationships. Through consistent support and meaningful engagement, you'll play a vital role in creating positive outcomes for young people while benefiting from the security and regularity of permanent employment.

Join a team where your commitment is valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work has a lasting impact on the lives of young people every day.

About the Role

You will provide support across our North Queensland residential homes, with our current service located in Mackay and exciting opportunities to assist in new homes as MANAWISE continues its expansion. As a Youth Worker, you’ll support young people facing complex challenges by providing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. You’ll play a key role in helping them build resilience, develop life skills and create brighter futures.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stable, and supportive home environment for young people with complex needs.
• Build positive and professional relationships that foster trust, connection, and growth.
• Support young people through challenging behaviours and emotionally difficult situations.
• Apply trauma-informed practices to promote wellbeing, resilience, and positive outcomes.
• Encourage independence by helping young people develop practical life and social skills.
• Respond calmly and confidently to incidents, conflict, and crisis situations.
• Work collaboratively with the broader care team to implement individualised support plans.
• Maintain accurate and professional documentation, including case notes and incident reports.
• Model positive behaviours, healthy boundaries, and effective communication at all times.
• Contribute to a strong team culture through teamwork, reflection, and ongoing learning.
• 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)

Why Join MANAWISE?

• Permanent part time employment
• Be part of a growing organisation with new residentials opening
• Join a supportive, values-driven team
• Access ongoing training and professional development
• Make a lasting impact in young people’s lives
• Additional training to develop your career

About MANAWISE

MANAWISE is committed to working together to create connected, caring, and thriving communities. We are a youth-focused service provider delivering quality care to vulnerable children and young people. Built on cultural principles of connection, care and kindness, our 24/7 services and programs support children and young people to feel valued and appreciated. Our practice is evidence-informed and supported through professional supervision and team support.

Company Overview

Working together to create caring, connected and thriving communities - We provide quality care services to our most vulnerable community members in the child safety.