Youth Support Worker

Job Details; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading youth support organization in Ipswich is seeking a compassionate Therapeutic Youth Worker. In this permanent part-time role, you will support young people in building trust and feeling safe. The ideal candidate is calm and resilient, with a focus on making a positive impact. The role offers competitive salary packaging and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free

Entertainment card up to $2,650

Dining, travel and retail discounts

Paid training sessions

Qualifications

• Calm and compassionate demeanor in challenging situations.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Experience in developing individualised care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines and care.
• Build positive relationships based on trust.
• Create safe therapeutic environments.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Solutions-focused mindset

Availability across shifts

Education

Full Australian Driver's License

First Aid and CPR Certificate

NDIS Worker Screening

Working with Children Check

Job description

• Full Australian Driver's License, First Aid and CPR Certificate
• NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children Check
• Empathy, resilience, and a solutions-focused mindset
• Availability across a range of shifts, including weekends and overnights

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting young people with daily routines, care, and activities
• Building positive relationships based on trust and respect
• Creating safe, structured therapeutic environments
• Responding calmly to challenges and behavioural needs
• Working collaboratively on individualised care plans

Make a real impact. Every shift is a chance to change a life. As a permanent part-time Therapeutic Youth Worker (Kensington Grove and surrounds) with Lifestyle Solutions, you'll support young people in care to feel safe, build trust, and believe in their futures. If you're calm, compassionate, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Salary packaging, up to $15,900 tax-free - take home more of your pay
• Entertainment card, up to $2,650
• Dining, travel and retail discounts
• Guidance on government-funded Cert IV training
• Paid face to face and online training
• Supportive and passionate team