Youth worker

CatholicCare Tasmania; City of Launceston; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

4 bonus leave days per year

Professional development

Job summary

CatholicCare Tasmania is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker (Casual) to provide 24/7 therapeutic residential care for young people aged 12–18 across Launceston and surrounding houses. You will work with Key Workers, Placement Leads and Therapeutic Specialists to support personal growth and independent living skills.

The role requires trauma-informed care experience, strong interpersonal skills, and flexibility to roster across multiple houses.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people, especially those presenting challenging behaviours.
• Understanding trauma-informed care and its application in residential settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with young people, families, and service providers.
• Commitment to safety, wellbeing and CatholicCare’s values.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a trauma-informed therapeutic environment tailored to individual needs.
• Role model positive behaviours and support young people with anger management, conflict resolution, and daily routines.
• Facilitate living-learning experiences to develop independent living skills.
• Support the implementation of therapeutic care plans, safety plans, and behaviour response plans.
• Build safe, trusting relationships with young people and encourage participation in education and house operations.
• Respond to crises effectively to ensure safety of young people and the household.
• Collaborate with Key Workers and Placement Leads to maintain cohesive care.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility: 24/7 roster

Safety policies knowledge

Anger management

Leadership in conflict resolution

Meal prep and household duties

Traumatic Crisis Intervention training

Child development understanding

Team collaboration

Education

Working with Vulnerable People registration (Tasmania)

National Police Criminal History Check

Job description

Youth Worker - Casual - Launceston Tasmania

Therapeutic Residential Care at Inspire at Home Program

About Us

CatholicCare Tasmania is the primary social services agency of the Catholic Church across Tasmania. We have 60 years’ experience delivering a wide range of services and support to improve individual, family and community wellbeing. Our services are available and open to all with a particular focus on families, young people and children.

About the Role

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young people? CatholicCare Tasmania’s Inspire at Home Program is seeking dedicated and compassionate Youth Workers to join our team. This is your opportunity to provide 24/7 therapeutic residential care to young people aged 12–18, helping them overcome life challenges and thrive in a healing, supportive environment. As a Youth Worker you will work collaboratively with Key Workers, Placement Leads, and Therapeutic Specialists to support young people in achieving personal growth, developing independent living skills, and building positive relationships.

As a Youth Worker, you will:

• Create and maintain a trauma-informed therapeutic environment tailored to the individual needs of young people.
• Role model positive behaviours, and support young people with anger management, conflict resolution, and daily routines.
• Facilitate “living-learning” experiences that encourage the development of independent living skills.
• Support the implementation of therapeutic care plans, safety plans, and behaviour response plans.
• Build safe, trusting relationships with young people and encourage their participation in education, house operations, and personal development programs.
• Respond to crises effectively, ensuring the safety and well-being of young people and the household.
• Collaborate with Key Workers and Placement Leads to maintain a cohesive approach to care.

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Experience working with young people who present challenging behaviors and an understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with young people, colleagues, and other service providers.
• Ability to work flexibly in a 24/7 roster across multiple houses in the program.
• Sound knowledge of relevant statutory requirements, including mandatory reporting, duty of care, and WHS policies.
• Willingness to support household operations, including meal preparation and cleaning.
• Commitment to ongoing training, including Traumatic Crisis Intervention (provided during induction).
• Leadership skills in conflict resolution and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of childhood trauma, adolescent development, and therapeutic care practices.
• A commitment to safety, well-being, and CatholicCare’s values.
• Current Working with Vulnerable People registration (Tasmania).
• National Police Criminal History Check.

What We Offer

• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
• Four (4) bonus leave days per year.
• Be part of an organisation committed to compassion, service, and community well-being.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive, values-driven work environment.

CatholicCare Tasmania is committed to safeguarding the interests of children and young people. We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm and require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

CatholicCare Tasmania is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family friendly workplace.

The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and will need to evidence their registration to Work with Vulnerable People and Police Check as part of the recruitment process.