Trauma-Informed Residential Youth Worker

Healthcare Australia; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Flexible rosters

Emergency shifts

Permanent pathways

Discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

HCA Youth & Community in Australia is seeking experienced Residential Youth Workers to support young people with complex behaviours in trauma-informed residential care settings. If you can build trust, stay calm under pressure, set strong boundaries and create meaningful connections with youth facing challenging circumstances, this is for you.

In this role you will support daily routines, manage behaviours with trauma-informed practice, transport to school and appointments, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ months residential youth work experience.
• Cert IV in Youth Work, Community Services, or similar.
• Commitment to trauma-informed care.
• Valid Driver’s Licence (P2 or above).
• Working With Children Check
• First Aid/CPR and relevant certifications (or willing to obtain)
• LCS2 clearance or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people in daily routines and independent living
• Managing complex behaviours using trauma-informed practice
• Building strong therapeutic relationships
• Transporting to school, appointments, and activities
• Completing case notes, reports, and medication administration
• Working closely with care teams and case managers
• Sleepover shifts are 2pm – 10am the following day

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Boundaries

Driver’s Licence

Education

Cert IV in Youth Work

Job description

HCA Youth & Community in Australia is seeking experienced Residential Youth Workers to support young people with complex behaviours in trauma-informed residential care settings. If you can build trust, stay calm under pressure, set strong boundaries and create meaningful connections with youth facing challenging circumstances, this is for you.

In this role you will support daily routines, manage behaviours with trauma-informed practice, transport to school and appointments, and contribute to