Therapeutic Youth Support Worker

Permanent Part time (PPT) positions available across South East & South West Regions.

Offering PPT is part of a deliberate shift toward a more structured, consistent, and therapeutic rostering model, designed to improve outcomes for young people while providing greater stability and security for staff.

About the Roster Model

Successful applicants will be allocated to a fixed roster line (B, C or D), working within a structured team model alongside a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker. These roster lines are designed to fully cover baseline program operations (typically 6:00am – 10:00pm plus sleepover), ensuring consistency in staffing and care delivery.

A key feature of these roles is the predictability and stability they provide, both for staff and, critically, for the young people we support. Consistent faces, routines, and relationships are central to therapeutic practice and positive outcomes.

Key Features of PPT Roster Lines
Allocation to a fixed roster line (B, C or D)
48 or 56 hours per fortnight
4–5 sleepovers per fortnight
No back-to-back sleepovers
3 consecutive days off each fortnight
Every second weekend off




1 double shift per fortnight (Saturday or Sunday)
Participation in a structured 2-week rotating roster

The inclusion of weekend double shifts is intentional, enabling greater flexibility for:
Community access
Weekend day trips and extended activities
Responding to the individual needs and interests of young people

Key Benefits of Converting to PPT
Guaranteed, stable income with set fortnightly hours
Access to paid leave entitlements (annual leave, leave loading)
Improved work-life balance through predictable rostering
Increased job security and ongoing employment stability
Stronger connection to a core team and program
First right of refusal for additional shifts within your program
Access to professional development, internal progression, and career pathways

Expectations of PPT Staff

Staff transitioning to PPT will be expected to:
Commit to their allocated roster line and rotation
Contribute to a consistent, therapeutic team workplace
Support adaptable, needs-based programming for young people
Maintain high standards of engagement, reliability, and practice quality

📌 Residential Youth Worker – Permanent Part Time Brisbane
🏢 Praxis Solutions
📍 Brisbane