Residential Youth Worker – Adelaide

Healthcare Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Gym and pool access

24/7 EAP support

Job summary

HCA Youth and Community Services is a leading Australian provider of care and support for children, youth and families. We’re looking for compassionate Residential Youth Workers to join our casual pool and support children in out-of-home care in trauma-informed ways.

You’ll enjoy flexible rostering, advancement opportunities, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Roles require availability across AM, PM and night shifts, with competitive hourly rates and penalty rates.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Services, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting complex/challenging behaviours.
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence (SA), P2 or above.
• Working With Children Check.
• Relevant or willing-to-obtain certifications (First Aid, CPR, TCI, etc.).
• Understanding trauma-informed care.
• De-escalation and relational repair skills.
• Experience with trauma-informed care and behaviour as communication.

Responsibilities

• Build safe, trusting relationships with young people
• Support daily living (meals, hygiene, routines, independence)
• Transport to school, appointments, and activities
• Promote emotional regulation and positive social engagement
• Administer medication and complete accurate documentation
• Respond to behaviours using trauma-informed approaches
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain personal wellbeing and reflective practice

Skills

De-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Relational repair

Behaviour as communication

Complex youth behaviours

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Services, or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

HCA Youth and Community Services is one of Australia’s leading community service providers, connecting skilled workers with organisations in child protection, disability, aged care, and mental health for over 30 years. We’re committed to meaningful work and supportive employment experiences.

What We Offer (Fuel, Flex & Flourish)

• Fuel – Discounted meals and meal kits via YouFoodz and EveryPlate
• Flex – Low-cost gym and pool access through Fitness Passport
• Flourish – Access to EAP services 24/7 with tools to support your emotional wellbeing

Position Overview

As a casual Residential Youth Worker with HCA, you’ll support children and young people in out-of-home care in a meaningful, trauma-informed role. We’re seeking compassionate, resilient individuals able to respond to complex behaviours. Enjoy the flexibility of casual work with advance rostering for added stability, plus access to emergency and ad hoc shifts each week. Competitive hourly rates range from $44.61–$80.30 (inclusive of penalty rates).

Key Duties

• Build safe, trusting relationships with young people
• Support daily living (meals, hygiene, routines, independence)
• Transport to school, appointments, and activities
• Promote emotional regulation and positive social engagement
• Administer medication and complete accurate documentation
• Respond to behaviours using trauma-informed, TCI-informed approaches
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain personal wellbeing and reflective practice

What You Need

• Availability for Mixture of AM, PM and NS
• Certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Services, or equivalent
• Experience supporting complex/challenging behaviours
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence (SA), P2 or above
• Working With Children Check
• Relevant or willing-to-obtain certifications (First Aid, CPR, TCI, etc.)
• Experience with complex youth behaviours
• Understanding of trauma-informed care
• De‑escalation and relational repair skills
• Strong view of behaviour as communication

HCA Youth and COmmunity Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from CALD, LGBTQIA+ and First Nations candidates.