Residential Youth Worker – Gladstone

Healthcare Australia; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Weekly Pay

Competitive Hourly Rate

24/7 Service Team

Ongoing Support

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Healthcare Australia in Australia seeks a Casual Residential Youth Worker to support children and young people living in out-of-home care, helping create a safe, stable environment and fostering life skills, resilience, and positive connections. With pre-planned rosters, you’ll enjoy flexibility and opportunities for ongoing shifts, including emergency and ad hoc work. You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams and receive supervision and training to support wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Hold (or be studying towards) a Certificate IV in Youth Work or similar Community Services field.
• Australian Driver's License (OPEN) and Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate.
• Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Create a safe, supportive, trauma-informed environment.
• Assist with daily living tasks including meals, personal care, hygiene and routines.
• Encourage independence, emotional regulation and social development.
• Support school attendance, appointments and community participation.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate case notes/documentation.
• Work with trauma-informed practices and services teams.
• Participate in ongoing training, supervision and reflective practice.

Skills

Australian Driver's License

First Aid & CPR

Police Check

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work / related field

Job description

Who Are We?

Ready to make a difference? HCA Youth & Community has connected exceptional youth and support workers with rewarding opportunities across Australia for over 30 years. Join a team that values compassion, resilience and connection, with flexible work and the support you need to thrive.

At HCA, we pride ourselves on creating a positive and rewarding work environment where our staff feel supported, valued, and empowered to make a genuine impact in the community.

Employee Benefits:

• Flexible Scheduling – Control your work-life balance via our app


• Weekly Pay – Get paid weekly to help manage your budget


• Competitive Hourly Rate – $46.76- $84.11 (incl. penalty rates)


• 24/7 Service Team – Dedicated coordinators available anytime


• Ongoing Support – Supervision plus access to EAP support

Fuel, Flex & Flourish

• Fuel – Discounted meals and meal kits from YouFoodz and EveryPlate delivered to your door.


• Flex – Affordable gym and pool access across Australia with Fitness Passport.


• Flourish – Free 24/7 mental wellbeing support through the PsychHealth app.

Position Overview:

As a Casual Residential Youth Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children and young people living in out-of-home care. You’ll help create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment while supporting young people to build life skills, resilience, and positive connections. With rosters planned in advance, you’ll enjoy flexibility and greater work-life balance, with opportunities for consistent ongoing shifts as well as emergency and ad hoc work.

Responsibilities:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people


• Create a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed environment


• Support daily living tasks including meals, personal care, hygiene, and routines


• Encourage independence, emotional regulation, and social development


• Assist with school attendance, appointments, and community participation


• Administer medication and maintain accurate case notes/documentation


• Support complex behaviours using trauma-informed practices and TCI strategies


• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and care plans
  
• Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and reflective practice

We’re Looking For

To be considered for this Youth Worker role, you’ll need to have (or be open to obtaining) the following:

• Hold (or be studying towards) a Certificate IV in Youth Work, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Social Work, Disability Support Work or similar Community Services industry


• Australian Drivers License (OPEN) Working with Children Check (Blue Card)


• Current First Aid & CPR certificate


• Police Check

Sounds like the role for you?

HCA Community Staffing Solutions is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages CALD, LGBTQIA+ and First Nations people to apply