Residential Youth Workers
Core
Provide high-quality, trauma-informed care and supervision to children and young people living in residential care settings, supporting their daily living needs and promoting emotional and physical wellbeing.
Role type
Residential Youth Worker
Builds
Safe, stable, and supportive home environments for young people with complex needs
Domain
Social Services / Child Protection / Residential Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, crisis response, behavior support strategies, mandatory reporting, risk assessment, WHS protocols, PPE usage, infection control, first aid, case plan implementation, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Certificate IV or Diploma in Youth Work/Community Services, experience in residential care or child protection, Mental Health First Aid, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), cultural awareness for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day care including personal care, hygiene, nutrition, and household tasks; implement behavior support strategies and therapeutic approaches; respond to crises calmly and safely; maintain accurate shift notes, incident reports, and case notes; participate in case meetings and training; conduct risk assessments and ensure home safety compliance; support young people's education, recreation, and social development.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC