Sleepover Youth Worker - Trauma‑Informed Overnight Care

Junction Support Services; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SCHADS wages

Salary packaging

Learning & development

Employee Assistance Program

Annual wage increases

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Junction Support Services is seeking an experienced Residential Care Youth Worker for our Morgan Road Residential Home in Wangaratta. This permanent sleepover role supports young people with complex trauma histories within a structured therapeutic environment.

You will work 54.5 hours per fortnight across a rotating roster, including 7 sleepover shifts, with penalties and allowances. The role requires trauma-informed care, strong behaviour management, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or equivalent)
• Experience working with young people
• Residential Out-of-Home Care experience is highly desirable
• Current Australian Driver Licence
• Victorian Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Willingness to complete a National Police Check (arranged by Junction)
• Commitment to ongoing trauma-informed learning and professional development

Responsibilities

• Deliver trauma-informed, child-centred care
• Support evening and morning routines
• Prepare meals and maintain a welcoming home environment
• Administering and documenting medication
• Respond using Behaviour Support Plans and therapeutic strategies
• Support meaningful activities that promote regulation and independence
• Completing case notes and incident reports to DFFH standards
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent therapeutic care

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Behaviour management

Overnight work

Residential care

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention

Job description

Junction Support Services is seeking an experienced Residential Care Youth Worker for our Morgan Road Residential Home in Wangaratta. This permanent sleepover role supports young people with complex trauma histories within a structured therapeutic environment.

You will work 54.5 hours per fortnight across a rotating roster, including 7 sleepover shifts, with penalties and allowances. The role requires trauma-informed care, strong behaviour management, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary