Residential Youth Worker - North Brisbane

Role summary

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The Residential Youth Worker supports young people in residential care by providing supervision, emotional support, daily assistance and a safe, structured home environment. Duties may include helping with routines, meals, transport, appointments, activities, documentation and behaviour support. Candidates generally need relevant experience working with children or young people, strong communication skills, resilience, sound judgement and the ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays. A current Blue Card, police check, first aid certification, a driver’s licence and suitable work rights may be required. The role expects patience, professionalism, reliability, cultural sensitivity and a commitment to safeguarding young people and following care plans and organisational procedures.

About the employer

Healthcare Australia is a national healthcare staffing and workforce solutions organisation operating across Australia. The company connects healthcare professionals, support workers and other care specialists with hospitals, health services, disability providers, aged-care organisations and community-based services. Its services can include temporary staffing, permanent recruitment, workforce management and specialist care support. For workers, Healthcare Australia typically provides access to a range of assignments and employment opportunities, with requirements varying according to the client, role and state or territory regulations. In a residential youth work position, the organisation may recruit and place suitable candidates with a service supporting young people in out-of-home or residential care. Applicants should confirm the specific employer, roster, screening requirements, pay structure and employment conditions directly with the recruiter before accepting an assignment.