Youth Workers for OOHC Residential Care Homes

Casual/Part-time work providing care to children and young people in a number of Interim residential care homes in the Grafton area

Join exciting and innovative recent programs supporting children and young people transitioning in to more permanent care options

Can include overnight sleep over shifts and weekends.

Flexible hours

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

About the programme

ITM (Immediate Transition Model)

The ITM Provides immediate time-limited placements (up to 13 weeks) where all other suitable options have been exhausted. Where children and young people experience a home-like environment and are cared for by a small capable and nurturing care team.

Placements are generally 1:1 and can be any age.





The Programme supports a step-down approach for children and young people in enter a permanent less intrusive placement option

About the role

We are currently seeking permanent part time staff and a pool of casual staff who will provide care support and guidance for children and young person in line with the model above

The successful candidate will be part of a team that will be on a largely weekend rotating roster. Hours of work are flexible and may include some sleep overs

Essential skills/knowledge

Completed or working towards Cert IV in youth work or similar field

Prepared to work flexible working hours including, weekends and sleep overs

Current unrestricted driver's licence

Current First Aid Certificate

Current Working with Children’s Check

Experience in Out of Home Care

TCI or trauma informed training

Ability to work as a part of a team and independently

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 at SCHADS Level 3

20 August 2026

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📌 Youth Workers for OOHC Residential Care Homes (Grafton)
🏢 Wesley Mission
📍 Grafton