The HYPAR Group is a collective of specialist organisations supporting young people, people with disability, and people seeking personal wellbeing and independence.

We offer a range of tailored supports, including Mentoring, Supported Independent Living (SIL), Disability Support, Residential Care, Outdoor Mentorship and Adventure Activities to participants across South-East Queensland region.

For further information about our organisation please visit our website www.hypargroup.com.au.

About the Opportunity

HYPAR Residential Care is a values driven provider focused on building positive and supportive relationships with young people in the care of the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety.

We're seeking youth workers in the South West Brisbane that will mentor and support our young people with high to complex needs and behaviours to have a secure, consistent and predictable home environment which is therapeutic and safe.

A day in the role of our Mentors includes, but is not limited to:

- Planning, assisting and engaging in suitable activities with our young people
- Encourage our young people to make healthy lifestyle choices and access health care services
- Engage in domestic duties such as house cleaning, laundry, cooking meals, budgeting, shopping etc.
- Complete daily case notes, administration tasks and incident reports
- Work collaboratively within the house team to help our young people achieve their personal goals

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have:





- Emotional intelligence, initiative and flexibility to build strong relationships with our young people
- The ability to maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with smart phones/computers
- The ability to work a variety of shifts across a 24/7 roster
- Solid understanding of the child protection system and a therapeutic background (highly regarded)

Perks of Working in HYPAR Residential Care

- Career and remuneration growth through various internal training courses
- Refer-a-mate incentive program
- Flexible workplace with casual roles and close-to-home work options to promote work/life balance
- HYPAR Wild activity days with our young people
- Support and guidance from an experienced leadership team, with on-call supervisors available 24/7
- Perform meaningful work and create a positive difference in the lives of our young people
- Portable long service leave available to employees
- Certificate IV or above in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar related course highly regarded
- Paid Blue Card - or willing to obtain
- Paid NDIS Disability Worker Screening - or willing to obtain
- Must be willing to obtain a Child Safety background screening check (LCS2)
- Open QLD Drivers Licence
- A working android or apple smartphone

Applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

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📌 Youth Worker/Mentor (Ipswich)
🏢 Hypar Group
📍 Ipswich