? Join IDSS as a Youth Worker – Child Safety Supports
Empower Young People.
Create Safe Futures.
Grow With Us.
At IDSS (Integrated Disability Support Services), we know that protected, stable outcomes for young people start with a team that feels supported themselves.
If you're looking for meaningful work, real flexibility, and a genuine pathway to grow your career in youth work, we want to hear from you.
We're currently hiring Youth Workers across two areas:
Residential Youth Support / Sleepovers / Active Overnight
Community-Based Youth Support
What IDSS Offers You
We invest in the people who show up for young people every day.
When you join IDSS, you get:
Competitive pay packages and penalty rates
, reflecting the skill and responsibility of the role
Salary packaging through Eziway
, including novated leasing options — increase your take-home pay by reducing taxable income
Genuine flexibility
, with afternoon, sleepover, weekend, and active overnight shifts to suit your lifestyle
Real career growth
, with pathways and support toward a Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Work, or Community Services
A supportive, inclusive team culture
that values your strengths and backs you in
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
, because your wellbeing matters as much as the wellbeing of the young people you support
Collaborative multidisciplinary support
, working alongside qualified therapists rather than carrying complex cases alone
The Roles
Residential Youth Support / Sleepovers / Active Overnight




Support children and young people in out-of-home care and Child Safety placements, helping create stable, nurturing, trauma-informed homes.
In this role, you'll:
Provide overnight and sleepover support, responding calmly to needs as they arise
Deliver trauma-informed, person-centred care tailored to each young person's development and wellbeing
Support young people who may present with complex needs, including ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), language disorders, and reactive attachment disorder
Assist with daily living routines, meal preparation, hygiene, and medication administration and recording
Use communication supports such as audio devices, pictorial aids, and PODD communication books where needed
Maintain accurate case notes and records in line with Child Safety requirements
Ideal for:
youth workers who are calm and consistent under pressure, confident supporting young people overnight, and experienced (or eager to build experience) in trauma-informed, complex-needs care.
Community-Based Youth Support
Help young people build the skills and connections to engage safely and confidently with their community.
In this role, you'll:
Support young people to navigate education, employment, housing,



and support services
Build life skills including budgeting, cooking, personal care, emotional regulation, and socialisation
Assist with transport to school, appointments, family contact, and community or recreational activities
Encourage engagement in cultural connections, healthy routines, and community-based programs
Strengthen emotional wellbeing through positive coping strategies and supportive relationships
Work collaboratively with therapists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent, high-quality support
Ideal for:
youth workers who enjoy being out in the community, are confident supporting young people through everyday challenges, and are passionate about building long-term independence rather than just day-to-day tasks.
What You'll Bring
Required:
Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
Current driver's licence
First Aid & CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Ability to complete mandatory Child Safety and Youth Support training
Preferred (not essential):
Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Community Services, Youth Work, or equivalent
Experience working with Child Safety participants or young people with complex behaviours
Experience in trauma-informed care, mental health, or youth support
Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply now or learn more at
? Call us on ************* for more information.
Let's create opportunity, empower young people, and thrive — together.

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