Youth Workers - Hervey Bay

Anglicare Southern Queensland; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Tax-free benefits (up to $15,900)

Novated car lease potential

Employee discounts

Health insurance discount (6%)

Career progression opportunities

Additional annual leave options

Pastoral care support & EAP

Free annual flu vaccinations

Job summary

Anglicare Southern Queensland is seeking a Residential Youth Worker to provide care and support for children and young people in out-of-home care or at risk within families. You will be the primary caregiver during your shift, helping develop life skills, routines and healthy habits in a trauma-informed framework.

You will collaborate with the Coordinator and Service Manager to deliver consistent care, write case notes, and contribute to a safe, supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or higher in a relevant field.
• Blue Card current and valid.
• Licensed Care Service (LCS) current.
• Hope and Healing Framework training completed.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to children and young people in out-of-home care or at risk within family environments.
• Be the primary caregiver during shift and help develop life skills.
• Work with the team to implement trauma‑informed support strategies.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Teamwork

Communication

Crisis management

Diversity experience

Relationship building

Independent & collaborative work

Child protection knowledge

Safety & compliance

Education

Certificate IV or higher in Child, Youth & Family Intervention / Youth Services / Community Services

Blue Card

Licensed Care Service (LCS)

Hope and Healing Framework training

Driver's Licence

Job description

Job Description

As a Residential Youth Worker, you will provide care and support to children and young people living in out-of-home care or at risk within their family environment. Your role is to help create a safe, stable and supportive setting that promotes each young person's emotional, social and developmental wellbeing.

You will be the primary caregiver during your shift, supporting young people to build life skills, follow daily routines, and engage in age-appropriate activities. You will work closely with the Coordinator and Service Manager to implement trauma-informed support strategies for young people with complex needs.

A typical day may include:

• Planning and participating in meaningful activities with young people
• Supporting young people to achieve personal goals and develop life skills
• Promoting healthy routines, hygiene and nutrition
• Writing daily case notes, completing administrative tasks, and incident reporting
• Contributing to a supportive and collaborative team environment

About the Employer

At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.

About the Candidate

• A Certificate IV or higher qualification in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Services, Community Services, or a related field
• Current Blue Card
• Current Licensed Care Service (LCS)
• Completion of Hope and Healing Framework training
• Current Drivers Licence,
• Experience engaging with children and young people from diverse backgrounds
• Skilled in building positive, respectful relationships
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Understands trauma-informed care and the impact of trauma on development and behaviour
• Knowledge of child protection principles and relevant legislation, including the Child Protection Act 1999
• Calm and flexible in crisis situations, with a focus on safety and compliance

Work Environment

Permanent Part-Time Rates starting at $40.48 per hour (excluding allowances).

• Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.
• Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
• 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
• Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
• Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
• Free annual Flu vaccinations