About us
Anglicare SQ has a 150‐year heritage and works with individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care‐based services across a vast geographic footprint and in many different types of locations.
About the Role
As a Residential Youth Worker you will provide care and support to children and young people living in out‐of‐home care or at risk within their family environment. Your role is to create a safe, stable and supportive setting that promotes each young person's emotional, social and developmental wellbeing. You will be the primary caregiver during your shift, supporting young people to build life skills, follow daily routines and engage in age‐appropriate activities. You will work closely with the Coordinator and Service Manager to implement trauma‐informed support strategies for young people with complex needs.
What a day in the life of a Residential Youth Worker looks like
* Planning and engaging in meaningful activities with the young person.
* Being a vital part of a cohesive team dedicated to helping young people achieve their personal goals.
* Promoting good hygiene and nutrition.
* Maintaining daily case notes, handling administrative tasks and preparing incident reports.
Permanent Part‐Time Rates
Starting at $38.65 per hour (excluding allowances).
Current positions available
Line B – Gympie – 63 hours a fortnight.
Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements
* A Certificate IV or higher qualification in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Services, Community Services, or a related field.
* Current Blue Card.
* Current Licensed Care Service (LCS).
* Completion of Hope and Healing Framework training.
* Current Queensland Drivers Licence.
About You
* Experience engaging with children and young people from diverse backgrounds.
* Skilled in building positive, respectful relationships.
* Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
* Understands trauma‐informed care and the impact of trauma on development and behaviour.
* Knowledge of child protection principles and relevant legislation, including the Child Protection Act 1999.
* Calm and flexible in crisis situations, with a focus on safety and compliance.
Why Join Anglicare?
* Join a respected not‐for‐profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
* Salary Packaging – up to $15,900 of your salary tax‐free for eligible items such as rent, mortgage, credit cards, utilities, school tuition and more.
* Use up to $2,650 of your pre‐tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.).
* Enjoy tax savings of a novated car lease.
* Employee discounts at leading retailers and a 6% Bupa health insurance discount.
* Referral app – earn money for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per successful referral.
* Career opportunities – internal job board to promote from within.
* Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
* Pastoral care support and employee assistance programs.
* Free annual flu vaccinations.
Inclusion Statement
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health. We promote a child‐safe environment and are committed to providing on‐going care and protection.
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