Youth Support Worker

The Co-Group Limited; Beerburrum; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meal and entertainment benefits $2,650

Sleepover allowance $140

Paid onboarding and training

Career progression

Job summary

HomeCaring is seeking dedicated Youth Support Workers to support young people living in Child Safety care across Beerwah and Beerburrum. These roles involve providing 2:1 support to young people with complex developmental, emotional and behavioural needs, helping create a safe, stable and supportive home environment.

You'll assist with daily care, routines, school, appointments and community activities, follow care and behaviour support plans, and participate in handovers and training.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification meeting Queensland Child Safety minimum requirements.
• Blue Card/WWC check current.
• NDIS Worker Screening where required.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, supervision and trauma-informed support.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Support daily routines, personal care and independent living skills.
• Assist with school, appointments, family contact and community activities.
• Follow individual care plans, behaviour support strategies and safety plans.
• Complete accurate progress notes, shift documentation and incident reports.
• Escalate safeguarding concerns and communicate with Team Leaders and Case Managers.
• Participate in handovers, team meetings and training.

Skills

Trauma informed support

Relationship building

Documentation

Professional boundaries

Residential youth support

Education

Blue Card (Working with Children Check)

NDIS Worker Screening

Australian driver's licence

First Aid and CPR

Queensland Child Safety minimum requirements

Job description

Beerwah & Beerburrum | Male and Female Applicants Welcome

$45+ per hour + penalties | 2:1 Support Ratio | Salary Packaging | Paid Training

Youth Support Workers

Beerwah & Beerburrum | Male and Female Applicants Welcome

$45+ per hour + penalties | 2:1 Support Ratio | Salary Packaging | Paid Training

Make a Difference Every Day

Looking for work that makes a difference?

HomeCaring is seeking dedicated Youth Support Workers to support young people living in Child Safety care across Beerwah and Beerburrum.

These roles involve providing 2:1 support to young people with complex developmental, emotional and behavioural needs. You'll help create a safe, stable and supportive home environment where young people can build trust, develop life skills and work towards greater independence.

If you're patient, resilient and passionate about helping young people achieve positive outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing daily care, supervision and trauma informed support
• Building positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
• Supporting daily routines, personal care and independent living skills
• Assisting with school, appointments, family contact and community activities
• Following individual care plans, behaviour support strategies and safety plans
• Recognising triggers and responding calmly to behaviours of concern and emotional distress
• Maintaining a safe, structured and supportive home environment
• Administering medication when required and in line with organisational procedures
• Completing accurate progress notes, shift documentation and incident reports
• Escalating safeguarding concerns and communicating with Team Leaders and Case Managers
• Participating in handovers, team meetings and ongoing training

What We're Looking For

We're looking for Youth Support Workers who can remain calm, consistent and professional in challenging situations.

The young people have complex developmental, emotional and behavioural needs, including autism, ADHD, anxiety and difficulties with emotional regulation. They may experience significant distress and behaviours of concern, so confidence in responding to challenging situations is essential.

You'll need to build positive relationships, recognise triggers, follow individual care and behaviour support plans, and maintain clear professional boundaries. Providing consistency, structure and a safe, supportive environment will be key to helping young people feel secure, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.

Experience in residential youth support, Child Safety, therapeutic care or complex behavioural support will be highly regarded.

Shift Availability

These positions operate across a 24/7 roster.

• Morning: 6:00am – 2:00pm
• Afternoon: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• Sleepover: 2:00pm – 6:00am, including a $140 sleepover allowance
• Active night: 10:00pm – 6:00am

Availability across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays, is required.

Why Join HomeCaring?

• $45+ casual hourly rate, based on experience, plus applicable penalties
• Salary packaging up to $15,900, plus $2,650 in meal and entertainment benefits
• Paid onboarding and specialised training
• Ongoing support and professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Flexible shift opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative team environment

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A recognised qualification meeting applicable Queensland Child Safety minimum requirements
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, where required
• Current Australian driver's licence
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Ability to complete all required employment and child safety screening
• Strong written communication and documentation skills

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're dependable, resilient and passionate about supporting young people through life's challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Join HomeCaring and be part of a team committed to providing safe, consistent and supportive care that helps young people build confidence, develop life skills and work towards positive outcomes.