We are currently seeking applications for dedicated Youth Workers to join our team based in ourResidential Houseslocated inBundaberg.
Both Casual and Part Time positions available.
Casuals can earn up to $49 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) with penalty rates as high as $100 per hour on public holidays.
Part-time positions provide leave entitlements, guaranteed hours and a consistent roster, in addition to the benefit ofSalary Packaging.
Night, weekend and public holidays penalties also apply.
Our team provides young peoplewith supportin a homely and welcoming residential care setting.This role directly supports the day-to-day routine of young people, providing quality, safe care and guidance within their living environment and the community.
You will be working within a team ofYouth Workersand will be responsible for ensuring that the young people are secure and that their welfare and wellbeing needs are met, while working towards planned goals and independence.
You will be working with young people with a range of developmental, behavioural, and psychological needs.
Therefore, your role will be to support them through day-to-day coaching, mentoring, training and modelling to build their life skills, support positive decision making, access opportunities and achieve life and plan goals.
About you:
To be successful in this role it is preferred that you candemonstrate knowledge and experience relevant to working alongside young peopleresidential and/or youth programs, together with:
knowledge and experience working with young people with cognitive,



social, developmental; and behavioural needs
experience of working with indigenous and culturally diverse families and communities
experience in the engagement, assessment and intervention with children and relevant stakeholders
demonstrated commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people using a valuing and strengths-based approach
excellent oral and written communication skills, including debriefing, conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation, public speaking, promotional communication and reporting writing.
The Youth Worker will:
Have aCert IV Child, Youth & Family Intervention (Residential Care); or
Be willing to enrol in a Cert IV Child, Youth & Family Intervention (Residential Care); or
Have another recognised qualification in Community, Youth Work or Human Services or relevant diploma or tertiary qualification
Have, or be willing to obtain, a current First Aid and CPR certificate
Hold a current drivers license
Please note appointment to this role is subject to obtaining the following compulsory screening checks:
National Police Check
Blue Card
LCS Suitability Check
What we can offer you




At Foundations Care you'll be able to access a range of benefits:
Ongoing training and career development opportunities including Hope and Healing Certificate
Flexible working and family friendly environment
Professional supervision and support
Employee Assistance Program
Ability to salary sacrifice, adding to your take home pay or benefiting towards mortgage repayments etc for part time opportunities (part time roles)
'Our Commitment to Cultural Safety'
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment for all children, young people, families, and staff.
We value and respect diverse cultural identities, perspectives, and experiences, and we actively work to ensure our services and workplace are free from racism, discrimination, and exclusion.
We recognise the importance of cultural connection as a key part of wellbeing and strive to promote culturally responsive practices in everything we do.
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Enquiries -If you are experiencing technical difficulties or require any further information about the role, please contact our Recruitment team ******
Foundations Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from First Nations people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated ifa suitable candidate has been found in that time.
We thank you in advance for your time, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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📌 Residential Youth Worker (Bundaberg Central)
🏢 Foundations Care
📍 Bundaberg Central