Youth Residential Worker
Core
Empower children and young people to build skills and confidence for independent living, navigating challenges in education, employment, and housing.
Role type
Youth Residential Worker
Builds
Safe housing environment and life skills for youth in crisis
Domain
Child Safety Support Services / Social Work
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Emotional self-regulation, boundary setting, positive role modelling, mentoring, record keeping, policy compliance, cleanliness maintenance, meal planning, shift flexibility, basic technology use
Preferred skills
Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family or Community Services, driver's licence with reliable vehicle, Working with Children's check, NDIS worker check, First aid and CPR
Responsibilities
Walk alongside youth to access education, employment, and safe housing; maintain residence cleanliness and dinner routines; model positive behavior and set consistent boundaries; maintain accurate records and follow policies; work day, afternoon, weekend, and sleepover shifts.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC