Youth Worker
Core
Provide practical and emotional support to at-risk young people in a residential care setting to help them build independence and resilience.
Role type
Youth Worker (Residential Care)
Builds
Safe, stable long-term accommodation and supportive environments for youth at risk of homelessness.
Domain
Social Services / Youth Work / Residential Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, case management, independent living skills support, outreach, strengths-based support, adolescent special needs understanding
Preferred skills
Certificate IV in Youth Work, State's Drivers Licence, First Aid & CPR, Working with Children Card
Responsibilities
Build strong, trusting relationships with young people; Provide safe and stable long-term accommodation; Offer outreach and practical support; Assist in case management and planning; Support development of independent living skills
Seniority
Casual, hands-on IC