Youth Support

Edmen; Ipswich City; Sur place; AUD 61 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hourly pay

Flexible rosters

Ad hoc shifts

Career progression to part-time

Discounts with YouFoodz, EveryPlate &

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Résumé du poste

HCA Youth & Community in Australia seeks experienced Residential Youth Workers to support young people with complex behaviours in trauma-informed residential care.

If you can build trust, stay calm under pressure, set strong boundaries and create meaningful connections, this role offers sleepover shifts (2pm–10am), daily routine support, school transport and close teamwork with care managers.

Pathways into permanent part-time roles and 24/7 wellbeing support are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ months residential youth work experience.
• Cert IV in Youth Work, Community Services, or similar.
• Driver’s Licence (P2 or above) and Working With Children Check.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Trauma-informed practice

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Boundary setting

Sleepover shifts

Formation

Cert IV in Youth Work, Community Services, or similar

First Aid/CPR & relevant certifications

Working With Children Check

LCS2 clearance or willingness to obtain

Description du poste

Who are we?

HCA Youth & Community is a leading Australian provider of community service workers, partnering with organisations across child protection, disability, aged care, and mental health for over 30 years.

We are absolutely honoured to be partnered with Infinity Community Solutions in providing staffing. The Infinity Model of Care provides young people with stable, consistent, and genuine relationships through dedicated care practitioners, creating a safe and nurturing environment that supports connection, trust, and wellbeing.

Benefits of joining HCA!

• $44.61 – $80.30 per hour (incl. penalty rates)
• Flexible rosters with shifts released in advance
• Extra emergency/ad hoc shifts available weekly
• Pathways into permanent part-time opportunities for greater stability and consistency
• Discounts with YouFoodz, EveryPlate & Fitness Passport
• 24/7 wellbeing support through EAP

Position overview:

We’re looking for experienced Residential Youth Workers who can confidently 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 young people doing it tough, then this is for you!

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

What You’ll Need

• Have worked with sibling groups (nice to have)
• Comfortable with sleepover shifts hours 2pm – 10am the following day
• Minimum 6+ months residential youth work experience
• Cert IV in Youth Work, Community Services, or similar
• Confidence managing challenging behaviours
• Driver’s Licence (P2 or above)
• Working With Children Check
• First Aid/CPR & relevant certifications (or willingness to obtain)
• LCS2 clearance or willingness to obtain

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