Residential Youth Worker - Northern Adelaide

Edmen; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Youth and Community is seeking casual Residential Youth Workers to support children in out-of-home care in Adelaide. You will join a dedicated team to build a safe, nurturing environment and assist with daily living tasks in a community-focused setting.

This role emphasizes trauma-informed practice and requires flexibility for AM/PM and sleepover shifts, plus current First Aid & CPR, Working with Children Check, and a valid driver's licence. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must have or be studying Certificate IV in Youth Work or similar.
• 6 months residential youth work experience or equivalent.
• Available for AM, PM and sleepover shifts across the week and weekends.
• Hold a valid Australian Driver's Licence (P2 or higher).
• Working with Children Check and current First Aid & CPR.
• Physiological assessment or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships and create a safe, nurturing environment for at‑risk youth.
• Assist with personal care, meals, and hygiene while encouraging independence.
• Support attendance at school, appointments, and community activities.
• Encourage emotional regulation and social connection through daily activities.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate records.
• Support complex behaviours using trauma-informed and TCI approaches.
• Complete Trauma Recovery Framework and TCI training within three months.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams on individual support plans.
• Maintain wellbeing through supervision, reflection, and self-care.

Skills

Residential youth work experience

Trauma-informed care

First Aid CPR

Driver's license

WWCC

Physiological assessment willingness

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Working with Children Check

Job description

Who Are We?

HCA Youth and Community are one of Australia’s leading providers of community service workers across the nation!

Position Overview:

We are absolutely delighted to partner with Infinity Community Solutions, a purpose-driven organisation providing tailored support services that empower individuals, families, and communities to live independent, fulfilling lives.

As a casual Residential Youth Worker with HCA, you can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who are living in out-of-home care. We are seeking compassionate and resilient youth workers to support children from a wide range of backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

• Build trusting relationships and create a safe, nurturing environment for at-risk youth.
• Assist with personal care, meals, and hygiene while encouraging independence.
• Support attendance at school, appointments, and community activities.
• Encourage emotional regulation and social connection through daily activities.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate records.
• Support complex behaviours using trauma-informed and TCI approaches.
• Complete Trauma Recovery Framework and TCI training within three months.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams on individual support plans.
• Maintain well being through supervision, reflection, and self-care

What 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
• 6 months of residential youth work experience
• Have availability for AM, PM and sleepovers shifts through out the week and weekends
• Australian Drivers License (P2 or higher)
• Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate
• Have a Physiological assessment or willing to obtain

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