Youth Worker - Tweed Heads

Be Recruitment; Tweed Heads; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Professional development

Ongoing supervision

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Be Recruitment is seeking passionate Therapeutic Youth Workers to join a residential care team delivering trauma-informed support to children and young people with complex needs in Tweed Heads and surrounding areas. A minimum Cert IV in Community Services or Youth Work is mandatory, with at least six months of paid experience and mandatory checks (WWCC, Police checks).

Competitive hourly rates and flexible shifts are offered, with opportunities for professional development and supervision within

Qualifications

• Cert IV or higher in Community Services, Youth Work or similar (mandatory).
• Minimum six months of paid experience as a Therapeutic Youth Worker (mandatory).
• International Police Check if lived overseas >12 months (mandatory).
• WWCC and valid Working with Children Check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed therapeutic care to children and young people.
• Model pro-social behaviours to help develop healthy relationships and life skills.
• Create a safe, nurturing, structured home environment.
• Support with understanding and managing trauma-related behaviours.
• Encourage engagement in education, recreation and community activities.
• Assist with daily routines including personal care, meals, school attendance, and appointments.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Record-keeping

Education

Cert IV or higher (Community Services / Youth Work)

Job description

Locations: Tweed Heads and Surrounding Areas.

Be Recruitment is seeking passionate and skilled Therapeutic Youth Workers to join a dedicated team delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care to children and young people with complex needs.

This role is within a residential care setting and requires candidates to hold a minimum Cert IV qualification in Community Services, Youth Work, or a related field - this is non-negotiable.

About the Role

As a Therapeutic Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people who have experienced significant trauma, abuse, and neglect. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Provide consistent therapeutic care, grounded in trauma-informed practice
• Model positive, pro-social behaviours to help young people develop healthy relationships and life skills
• Create a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment
• Support young people in understanding and managing trauma-related behaviours
• Encourage engagement in educational, recreational, and community activities
• Assist with daily routines including personal care, meals, school attendance, and appointments
• Maintain accurate records and incident reports in line with organisational procedures

Key Requirements

• Cert IV or higher in Community Services, Youth Work or similar - mandatory
• Minimum six months of paid experience working as a Therapeutic Youth Worker - mandatory
• International Police Check if you have lived overseas for more than 12 months - mandatory
• Full NSW Driver's Licence
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check
• COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption
• Foundational Elements of Therapeutic Care Training
• Joint Protocol Training for Residential Workers
• Availability to work a rotating roster, including days, evenings, weekends, and sleepovers

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates
• Supportive team environment with ongoing supervision and debriefing
• Opportunities for professional development and further training in therapeutic care and trauma-informed practice
• Flexible shifts across multiple locations

Additional information

• Pay rate between $47-$51 + penalties
• Flexible shift options
• Comprehensive onboarding training.