Youth Worker (Residential Care). Casual & PPT - Darwin
Core
Support children and young people in 24/7 residential care settings, assisting with daily routines, recreational activities, and family connection to help them develop life skills and thrive in a safe environment.
Role type
Residential Youth Worker (Casual & Permanent Part-Time)
Builds
Safe, nurturing residential care homes for children and young people at risk of child protection involvement
Domain
Child welfare / Residential care / Youth services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Active engagement, role modeling, family relationship facilitation, decision-making support, routine management, crisis response
Preferred skills
Relevant Certificate IV or Diploma in Child, Youth, Disability, Mental Health, or Community Services
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Form and maintain professional, nurturing relationships with children and young people; Act as an appropriate adult role model; Support family involvement and facilitate visits; Encourage positive peer relationships; Assist children in making decisions about activities; Work across day, night, weekend, and sleepover shifts.