Residential Youth Worker - Gladstone

Edmen; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Weekly Pay

Competitive Hourly Rate

24/7 Service Team

Ongoing Support

Job summary

HCA Youth & Community is seeking a Casual Residential Youth Worker to support children and young people in out-of-home care. You’ll help create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment, focusing on life skills, resilience, and positive connections.

Rosters are planned in advance to provide flexibility, with options for ongoing shifts as well as ad hoc work. You’ll build positive relationships, support daily living tasks, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Hold (or study towards) a Certificate IV in Youth Work, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Social Work, Disability Support Work or similar.
• Australian Drivers License (OPEN)
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate
• Police Check required

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Relationship building

Medication administration

First Aid/CPR

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work / Child, Youth & Family Intervention

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

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