At Access Recreation, we are passionate about supporting people to live their best lives. We are currently seeking dedicated, values-driven Residential Youth Workers to join our passionate team supporting young people aged *****. This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to provide stability, safety, support and hope to young people who need it most.
About Our Home:
We provide 24/7 care in a stable, homelike environment for young people with complex needs arising from trauma, neglect, abuse, or circumstances that prevent them from living safely at home.
Our team works alongside young people in their daily lives – not from behind a desk. From preparing meals together and supporting daily routines to helping regulate emotions, attend appointments and navigate life's challenges, we show up consistently with care, compassion and professionalism.
About The Role – Residential Youth Worker
You will work directly with young people to provide care, guidance, emotional support and positive role modelling while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
Your responsibilities may include:
Supporting daily living skills, personal care and household routines
Assisting with recreation, education and community participation
Supporting young people through challenging behaviours using trauma-informed approaches




Implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans where required
Completing case notes, incident reports, sleep logs and other documentation
Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care
What's on offer?
Casual & Permanent part-time employment
Immediate start (pending mandatory NDIS requirements)
Casual: Ordinary $***** - $***** (inclusive of 25% loading), Saturday shift $***** - $*****, Sunday shift $*****- $*****
Receive sleepover allowance $100 for sleepover shifts
Not-for-profit salary packaging optionsto increase take home pay (package up to $15,900 per FBT year)
Flexible and supportive work setting
Ongoing learning and development
Certificate IV in Youth Work (or willingness to commence studies)
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or relevant experience supporting vulnerable people
Suitable availability to work on a rotating flexible roster (will include a combination of
day, afternoon and active night, sleepovers and weekend shifts
)
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job that may include manual handling tasks
Please direct jobenquiries toDarlene Lothian, Human ResourcesManager,via phone************or ******
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📌 Youth Workers (Sil/Residential) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Access Recreation
📍 Rockhampton