Residential Youth Worker
Core
Provide trauma-informed residential care and daily support to vulnerable children and young people experiencing complex trauma, abuse, and neglect.
Role type
Residential Youth Worker (casual with permanent opportunities)
Builds
Safe, therapeutic home environments and life skills for young people
Domain
Child welfare / Residential care / Trauma-informed services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed practice, care plan implementation, daily routine management, relationship building, emotional regulation, documentation
Preferred skills
Resilience, adaptability, reflective practice, multidisciplinary collaboration
Responsibilities
Create safe therapeutic home environments, support development of life skills and independence, assist with daily routines and community participation, implement care and safety plans, maintain accurate documentation
Seniority
Casual/Permanent, hands-on IC