The Opportunity
HenderCare has been a leading provider in South Australia for nearly 20 years, delivering safe, nurturing, and high‐quality care in stable environments to children and young people. We are excited to expand to sunny Queensland and are looking for Youth Workers who are engaging, energetic, and passionate about supporting children and young people.
Category: Field Worker. Location: Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4000.
About The Role
As a Youth Worker, you will work within our Residential Care services to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people, using the Hope and Healing framework to provide a therapeutic program that helps children and young people form positive beliefs about themselves, build trusting and respectful relationships, and contribute to their overall well‐being and development.
* Provide emotional support and guidance
* Support a child/young person's well‐being and development
* Act as a positive role model
* Provide school support with homework and projects
* Assist with daily routines and attend appointments
* Respond to and manage crises (including reporting)
What's On Offer
* Casual employment (with options to convert to permanent after 12 months of service)
* Employee Assistance Program to support your well‐being
* Growth opportunities as Team Leaders or Supervisors
* Continuous training opportunities to upskill and develop
* Pay progression with year‐on‐year service
* Competitive pay rates (SCHADS Award) inclusive of 25% casual loading
About You
Clear communication, showing initiative, and being confident in your skills and abilities will allow you to thrive in a challenging environment. Collaboration, adaptability, and a growth mindset will provide opportunities for personal growth and development.
Eligibility Criteria
* Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (preferred)
* Certificate IV in Community Services
* Certificate IV in Youth Work
* Certificate IV in Disability
Minimum Training Required
* HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (within the past 3 years)
* HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate (issued within the past 12 months)
Required Clearances
* National Police Check
* Current Blue Card/Working with Children Check*
* NDIS Workers Screening Check*
* or if you are eligible to obtain a Combined Check for Blue and Yellow Cards
Other Requirements
* Relevant Australian working rights
* A current QLD Driver's License (P2 or above)
* Your own private vehicle that is fully registered
* A vehicle roadworthy report may need to be completed for vehicles over 10 years old
Welcome to HenderCare
At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high‐quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and our older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our service recipients at the forefront of all that we do – enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well‐being.
We are committed to fostering a culturally respectful workplace, championing diversity and equality, and providing growth opportunities for staff to reach their full potential.
Why Work at HenderCare
* Competitive pay
* Inclusive and supportive leadership
* Continuous training and professional development opportunities
* Access to Employee Assistance Programs
* Well‐being services and corporate discount packages
* Work‐life balance and flexible arrangements
HenderCare is an inclusive and equal‐opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero‐tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio‐economic background.
We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations people. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.
For more information, get in touch with us at careers@hendercare.com.au.
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