Sleepover Residential Youth Worker: Trauma-Informed Support

Junction Support Services; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive SCHADS Award pay

Penalty rates for afternoon, night, &睡

Salary packaging to increase take-home

Ongoing internal training + $500/year外

Employee Assistance Program

Annual wage increases aligned with CPI

Job summary

Junction Support Services is seeking a Sleepover Residential Youth Worker to provide overnight support and stability for young people in residential care. You will work a mix of active shifts and sleepovers, contributing to safe routines, meals, and a calm home environment.

The role requires trauma-informed practice, a valid driver’s licence, and suitable checks, with penalties and pay under the SCHADS Award for sleepover shifts.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or equivalent) required.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Victorian Working with Children Check.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check and DFFH required upskilling.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight support and stability for young people in residential care.
• Assist with evening and morning routines, meals and household tasks.
• Administer and document medication, and maintain a safe home environment.
• Contribute to therapeutic behaviour support and compliant record keeping.

Skills

Experience with young people

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or equivalent)

Job description

Junction Support Services is seeking a Sleepover Residential Youth Worker to provide overnight support and stability for young people in residential care. You will work a mix of active shifts and sleepovers, contributing to safe routines, meals, and a calm home environment.

The role requires trauma-informed practice, a valid driver’s licence, and suitable checks, with penalties and pay under the SCHADS Award for sleepover shifts.