Permanent Part Time Residential Youth Worker

Role summary

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The Residential Youth Worker supports young people living in residential care by providing supervision, emotional support, structure and practical assistance. Requirements typically include relevant experience in youth work, residential care, disability support or community services; strong communication and conflict-resolution skills; resilience; and the ability to work rotating day, evening, weekend and public-holiday shifts. A suitable background check, working-with-children clearance, first-aid certification and a relevant qualification such as Certificate IV in Youth Work or Community Services may be required. Candidates are expected to promote safety, independence and wellbeing, follow care plans and organisational policies, maintain accurate records, and work collaboratively with families, support services and colleagues.

About the employer

Healthcare Australia is a national healthcare staffing and workforce solutions provider operating across Australia. The company connects hospitals, aged-care providers, disability and community services, mental-health organisations and other care settings with qualified healthcare and support professionals. Its services commonly include temporary, permanent and contract recruitment, workforce management, training and specialist staffing solutions. Through its community and social care divisions, Healthcare Australia supports organisations that provide care to children, young people, people with disability and other vulnerable groups. The company promotes professional standards, compliance, safety and person-centred care, while offering candidates access to employment opportunities across different locations and care environments. As an employer, it may provide onboarding, screening, compliance assistance and ongoing support, although exact benefits and conditions depend on the specific role, award, client site and employment arrangement.