Youth Wellbeing Worker: Trauma-Informed Care for Teens

Karakan Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Karakan Ltd. is a leading provider of psychosocial services seeking Youth Wellbeing Workers for its YouthKan Transitional Out-of-Home Care Program in Brisbane.

The role focuses on trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care for young people aged 10–17 facing placement instability or high-risk situations. You will deliver safe daily care, build trusted relationships, and support education, life skills, and cultural identity while collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a relevant certificate IV Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Mental Health or Youth Work qualification (or working towards).
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
• First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Strong cultural awareness, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, consistent, and supportive daily care for young people.
• Build strong, trusting relationships that foster emotional regulation, resilience, and self-worth.
• Support young people in engaging with education, developing life skills, exploring cultural identity, and participating in community activities.
• Work collaboratively with families, communities, and multidisciplinary teams, including OTs and therapeutic services.
• Implement wellbeing plans, monitor progress, and respond effectively to crisis situations.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Youth engagement

Cultural awareness

Team player

Education

Certificate IV Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Certificate IV Mental Health or Youth Work

Job description

Karakan Ltd. is a leading provider of psychosocial services seeking Youth Wellbeing Workers for its YouthKan Transitional Out-of-Home Care Program in Brisbane.

The role focuses on trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care for young people aged 10–17 facing placement instability or high-risk situations. You will deliver safe daily care, build trusted relationships, and support education, life skills, and cultural identity while collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams.