Youth Worker

Iaawg; Robertson; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Penalty rates

Casual shifts

Job summary

Mission Australia’s Triple Care Farm Robertson is seeking compassionate Residential Youth Workers to support young people aged 16 to 24 in a 24/7 residential setting. This casual role covers afternoons, nights and weekends across a 24/7 roster, located at Robertson, NSW.

Workers will help with intake, activities and daily living tasks in a structured, trauma-informed environment. You will be part of a team delivering recovery-focused care in a residential AOD program, guided by values of respect

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or experience in working with youth in the community.
• Knowledge of mental health issues, substance use treatment and working with youth.
• Understanding of adolescent mental health issues and duty of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support and supervision to young people always ensuring their safety and well-being
• Support the intake, admission and orientation process for new participants entering the program.
• Facilitate and support activities that build interpersonal, life and independent living skills.
• Assist with recreational, educational and therapeutic group activities.
• Work alongside participants to complete household tasks, maintain living environments and support meal preparation.
• Maintain accurate participant records, including progress notes, incident reports and behavioural documentation
• Collaborate with Case Managers and other team members to support case planning and participant goals.
• Respond effectively to incidents and challenging situations in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Support participants during appointments, outings and community-based activities.
• Manage participant concerns and complaints appropriately and professionally.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adolescent mental health

NSW Driver's Licence

Education

Youth work qualification

Job description

Casual Opportunities available Weekdays | Afternoons |Night Shifts | Weekends $46.35 per hour + Super + Penalty Rates Location: Robertson NSW | Triple Care Farm

Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need!

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity Supporting young people through recovery takes patience, resilience and genuine care.

Triple Care Farm Robertson is a leading residential Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) withdrawal and rehabilitation service located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Supporting young people aged 16 to 24 years, the program provides a safe, structured and therapeutic environment where participants can focus on recovery, build healthy life skills, strengthen their wellbeing and work towards positive long-term outcomes.

Through a holistic, trauma-informed approach, Triple Care Farm helps young people develop the confidence, resilience and independence needed to create lasting change in their lives. We are currently seeking compassionate, motivated and reliable Residential Youth Workers to join our team on a Casual basis, working across a 24/7 roster.

As a Residential Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting young people within a residential rehabilitation setting. Through positive role modelling, practical life skills development and meaningful day-to-day support, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can build confidence, develop independence and work towards lasting positive change.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide compassionate support and supervision to young people always ensuring their safety and well-being
• Support the intake, admission and orientation process for new participants entering the program.
• Facilitate and support activities that build interpersonal, life and independent living skills.
• Assist with recreational, educational and therapeutic group activities.
• Work alongside participants to complete household tasks, maintain living environments and support meal preparation.
• Maintain accurate participant records, including progress notes, incident reports and behavioural documentation
• Collaborate with Case Managers and other team members to support case planning and participant goals.
• Respond effectively to incidents and challenging situations in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Support participants during appointments, outings and community-based activities.
• Manage participant concerns and complaints appropriately and professionally.

Requirements for Success

• Relevant qualification or experience in working with youth in the community
• Knowledge of mental health issues, substance use treatment and working with youth
• Demonstrated sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of adolescent mental health issues and duty of care
• Current NSW Drivers Licence
• Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [e-mail] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [e-mail] Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive. Since 1859, we’ve been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact. Backed by our supporters, churches, partners, and funders, we work together for the long-term wellbeing of anyone who needs us, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration. We collaborate with people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to tackle the root causes of their challenges through providing access to safe, affordable homes and innovative, evidence-based support services. Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more. Mission Australia believes a person’s circumstances shouldn’t define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential. That’s why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves.