Youth Worker - Southern Adelaide
Core
Support children and young people living in out-of-home care by building trusting relationships, assisting with daily care, and encouraging independence.
Role type
Residential Youth Worker
Builds
Safe, nurturing living environments for at-risk youth
Domain
Social Services / Child Welfare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, TCI approaches, medication administration, record keeping, emotional regulation support, school/community coordination, multidisciplinary team collaboration
Preferred skills
Certificate IV in Youth Work or related field, 6 months residential youth work experience, Australian Drivers License (P2+), Working with Children Check, First Aid & CPR, Physiological assessment
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Build trusting relationships and create a safe environment; Assist with personal care, meals, and hygiene; Support attendance at school and appointments; Encourage emotional regulation and social connection; Administer medication and maintain records; Support complex behaviours using trauma-informed approaches; Complete required training; Work with multidisciplinary teams on support plans
Seniority
Casual / Entry-level to Mid-level