Youth Support Worker: 2:1 Care, Trauma-Informed

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

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.