Youth Worker (Residential Care) – Blacktown
Core
Provide day-to-day care, supervision, and emotional support to children and young people living in Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) residential settings.
Role type
Residential Youth Worker (Care)
Builds
Safe, structured, and supportive living environments for young people in OOHC.
Domain
Social Services / Child and Youth Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, independent living skills coaching, crisis intervention, case note documentation, shift work adaptability
Preferred skills
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training, driver's license with reliable vehicle
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day care and supervision in a residential setting; Support young people to build independent living skills and daily routines; Implement individual care plans based on each young person's needs; Maintain accurate documentation, case notes, and incident reports; Encourage participation in recreational and community activities; Provide emotional support and intervene during behavioural or crisis situations.