Youth Support Workers - Medical

HomeCaring; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $2

$2,650 meal and entertainment benefits

Paid onboarding and specialised培训

Ongoing support and professional发展

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

HomeCaring Sunshine Coast is seeking experienced Youth Support Workers to support two young males with complex medical, behavioural and personal care needs in a SIL environment on the Sunshine Coast. This role is not entry-level and requires calm, professional conduct under pressure.

You will provide consistent, person-centred support, helping maintain safety, wellbeing and daily routines. A high level of hands-on care, personal care, and active engagement is expected, with training and ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with complex medical, behavioural and personal care needs.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and responsive in challenging situations.
• Commitment to safety, boundaries and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, person-centred support to two young males in a SIL environment.
• Assist with personal care, daily routines and safety
• Support medical and behavioural needs, including monitoring and de-escalation
• Collaborate with the team and care plans to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Resilience

Compassionate

Proactive

Good communication

Education

Child Safety minimum qualification

Job description

Sunshine Coast | High Medical Needs SIL | Casual | $45+ per hour

Are you an experienced Youth Support Worker who is confident supporting young people with complex medical, behavioural and personal care needs?

HomeCaring Sunshine Coast is seeking resilient, compassionate and proactive Youth Support Workers to support two young males in a SIL environment.

This is not an entry-level role. We are looking for people who understand the complexities of supporting young people with high support needs and can remain calm, responsive and professional in challenging situations.

Youth Support Workers | Complex Needs

Sunshine Coast | High Medical Needs SIL | Casual | $45+ per hour

Are you an experienced Youth Support Worker who is confident supporting young people with complex medical, behavioural and personal care needs?

HomeCaring Sunshine Coast is seeking resilient, compassionate and proactive Youth Support Workers to support two young males in a SIL environment.

This is not an entry-level role. We are looking for people who understand the complexities of supporting young people with high support needs and can remain calm, responsive and professional in challenging situations.

About the Role

You will provide consistent, person-centred support, helping young people maintain their safety, wellbeing, daily routines and quality of life.

The role involves a high level of hands-on support, personal care, manual handling and active engagement.

You may be supporting young people with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Non-verbal communication
• High medical and physical support needs
• PICA and associated safety risks
• Seizure management
• Self-harm behaviours
• Behaviours of concern and emotional dysregulation
• Personal care, showering, toileting and continence care
• Manual handling and mobility support
• Restrictive practices in accordance with individual Behaviour Support Plans and NDIS requirements

You will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where situations can change quickly and sound judgement is essential.

What We're Looking For

This role requires someone who can remain calm, consistent and professional in challenging situations.

Our young people may have experienced significant trauma and can present with complex behaviours. You will need to be able to build rapport while maintaining clear professional boundaries and following established care and safety plans.

You will be expected to provide young people with consistency, structure and a safe environment while encouraging choice, independence and positive outcomes.

Previous experience in residential care, Child Safety, youth work, complex behaviours, trauma-informed care or therapeutic support is highly regarded.

Shift Availability

• 6:00am - 2:00pm
• 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• 10:00pm - 6:00am or 8:00am active/awake shifts

Why Join Us?

• $45+ per hour casual rate, based on experience
• Flexible shift opportunities
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $2,650 meal and entertainment benefits
• Paid onboarding and specialised training
• Ongoing support and professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives

Minimum Requirements

To be considered, applicants must have:

• A relevant recognised qualification meeting the applicable Child Safety minimum qualification requirements
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card), where required
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current Australian Driver Licence
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Availability to work across a rotating 24/7 roster