Youth Workers (SIL/Residential)

Access Recreation; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 129,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleepover allowance

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Flexible roster

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

Access Recreation is seeking dedicated Residential Youth Workers to support young people aged 12–17 in a stable, homelike environment. You will provide care, guidance and emotional support while maintaining safety and consistency in routines.

The role offers casual and permanent part-time employment with immediate start and benefits such as a sleepover allowance and not-for-profit salary packaging. Ideal candidates have or are willing to pursue formal youth work qualifications and are

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Youth Work is preferred or willingness to commence studies.
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or relevant experience supporting vulnerable people.
• Comfortable with rotating flexible roster including day, afternoon, night, sleepovers and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily living skills, personal care and household routines.
• Assisting with recreation, education and community participation.
• Supporting young people through challenging behaviours using trauma-informed approaches.
• Implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans where required.
• Completing case notes, incident reports, sleep logs and other documentation.
• Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Trauma-informed approaches

Youth work

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Job description

At Access Recreation, we are passionate about supporting people to live their best lives. We are currently seeking dedicated, values-driven Residential Youth Workers to join our passionate team supporting young people aged 12–17. This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to provide stability, safety, support and hope to young people who need it most.

About Our Home:

We provide 24/7 care in a stable, homelike environment for young people with complex needs arising from trauma, neglect, abuse, or circumstances that prevent them from living safely at home.

Our team works alongside young people in their daily lives – not from behind a desk. From preparing meals together and supporting daily routines to helping regulate emotions, attend appointments and navigate life's challenges, we show up consistently with care, compassion and professionalism.

About The Role – Residential Youth Worker

You will work directly with young people to provide care, guidance, emotional support and positive role modelling while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting daily living skills, personal care and household routines
• Assisting with recreation, education and community participation
• Supporting young people through challenging behaviours using trauma-informed approaches
• Implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans where required
• Completing case notes, incident reports, sleep logs and other documentation
• Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care

What's on offer?

Casual & Permanent part-time employment

Immediate start (pending mandatory NDIS requirements)

Casual: Ordinary $48.13 - $50.61 (inclusive of 25% loading), Saturday shift $67.38 - $72.91, Sunday shift $86.63- $93.74

Receive sleepover allowance $100 for sleepover shifts

Not-for-profit salary packaging optionsto increase take home pay (package up to $15,900 per FBT year)

Flexible and supportive work environment

Ongoing learning and development

Certificate IV in Youth Work (or willingness to commence studies)

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or relevant experience supporting vulnerable people

Suitable availability to work on a rotating flexible roster (will include a combination of day, afternoon and active night, sleepovers and weekend shifts)

Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job that may include manual handling tasks

Please direct jobenquiries toDarlene Lothian, Human ResourcesManager,via phone[phone]***or email********@accessrec.org.au