Trauma-Informed Youth Worker (Casual) – Flexible Shifts

Edmen; Queensland; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 111,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Weekly Pay

Competitive Hourly Rate

Ongoing Supervision & EAP

Team support 24/7

Job summary

HCA Youth and Community Services is seeking a compassionate casual Residential Youth Worker to support children and young people living in out‑of‑home care. You will build safe relationships, assist with daily living, transportation, and health needs while applying trauma-informed care methods.

Rostered shifts are planned in advance with options for emergency and ad hoc hours. The role emphasizes wellbeing, supervision, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored support

Qualifications

• Hold (or be studying towards) a Certificate IV in Youth Work, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Social Work, Disability Support Work or similar.
• Australian Drivers Licence (P2 or higher)
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (Police Check)
• The ability to work a mixture of day, night and weekend shifts as required

Responsibilities

• Create safety, stability and predictability: Build a safe, trusting relationship with young people and foster a secure, nurturing environment for at‑risk youth.
• Empower Daily Living: Assist with personal care, meals, and hygiene to promote independence.
• Facilitate Transportation: Ensure young people attend school, appointments, and community activities.
• Promote Growth: Promote emotional regulation and social connection through structured and unstructured activities.
• Manage Health Needs: Administer medications and maintain accurate reporting.
• Deliver Trauma-Informed Care: Support youth with complex behaviours using trauma-informed approaches and respond to behaviours with empathy, consistency, using a TCI model approach.
• Engage in Therapeutic Practices: Participate in the Trauma Recovery framework and complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) within your first three months.
• Communication: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualised support plans
• Wellbeing: Maintain personal wellbeing and resilience through reflective practice, supervision and self-care strategies

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Certificate IV in Social Work

Certificate IV in Disability Support Work

Job description

HCA Youth and Community Services is seeking a compassionate casual Residential Youth Worker to support children and young people living in out‑of‑home care. You will build safe relationships, assist with daily living, transportation, and health needs while applying trauma-informed care methods.

Rostered shifts are planned in advance with options for emergency and ad hoc hours. The role emphasizes wellbeing, supervision, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored support