Job Description
Specifically but not limited to: Morayfield, Redcliffe, Kallangur Caboolture, Bongaree, Ningi, Woorim, Deception Bay, Northlakes, Burpengary, Brackenridge.
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Priority Hire is currently seeking compassionate, resilient and dedicated Youth Residential Care Workers to support children and young people living in residential care homes across Brisbane.
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This is an opportunity to join a team committed to providing safe, therapeutic and trauma-informed care to young people with complex needs. If you're passionate about empowering young people to reach their potential while making a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.
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About the Role
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As a Youth Residential Care Worker, you'll provide day-to-day support to children and young people in a residential care setting, helping them develop independence, build positive relationships and achieve their goals.
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Duties include:
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Providing therapeutic support in a home-like environment
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Assisting with daily living activities and life skills
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Building positive, professional relationships with young people
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Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
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Transporting young people to school, appointments and community activities
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Administering medication where required and appropriately trained
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Completing case notes, progress reports and incident documentation
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Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
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Maintaining a safe, supportive and nurturing environment
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you'll have:
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A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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The ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations
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Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
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Flexibility to work across a 24/7 rotating roster, including weekends, sleepovers, active nights and public holidays
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Essential Requirements
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Certificate IV in Child,



Youth and Family Intervention, Community Services or a related qualification (or currently studying a relevant qualification)
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Current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
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Current Queensland Driver Licence
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Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
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Current First Aid and CPR
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Full Australian working rights
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Highly Regarded
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Residential Youth Care
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Child Protection
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Out-of-Home Care (OOHC)
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Disability Support
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Mental Health
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Trauma-informed care
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Challenging behaviours and crisis intervention
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Additional training such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), PART, MAPA, CPI or Mental Health First Aid will be highly regarded.
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Title: Youth Residential Care Worker
n Location: Brisbane QLD
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Specifically but not limited to: Morayfield, Redcliffe, Kallangur Caboolture, Bongaree, Ningi, Woorim, Deception Bay, Northlakes, Burpengary, Brackenridge.
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Priority Hire is currently seeking compassionate, resilient and dedicated Youth Residential Care Workers to support children and young people living in residential care homes across Brisbane.
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This is an opportunity to join a team committed to providing safe, therapeutic and trauma-informed care to young people with complex needs. If you're passionate about empowering young people to reach their potential while making a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.
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About the Role
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As a Youth Residential Care Worker, you'll provide day-to-day support to children and young people in a residential care setting, helping them develop independence,



build positive relationships and achieve their goals.
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Duties include:
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Providing therapeutic support in a home-like environment
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Assisting with daily living activities and life skills
n
Building positive, professional relationships with young people
n
Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
n
Transporting young people to school, appointments and community activities
n
Administering medication where required and appropriately trained
n
Completing case notes, progress reports and incident documentation
n
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
n
Maintaining a safe, supportive and nurturing setting
n
n
About You
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To be successful in this role, you'll have:
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A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
n
The ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations
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Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
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Flexibility to work across a 24/7 rotating roster, including weekends, sleepovers, active nights and public holidays
n
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Essential Requirements
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Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Community Services or a related qualification (or currently studying a relevant qualification)
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Current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
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Current Queensland Driver Licence
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Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
n
Current First Aid and CPR
n
Full Australian working rights
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n
Highly Regarded
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Residential Youth Care
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Child Protection
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Out-of-Home Care (OOHC)
n
Disability Support
n
Mental Health
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Trauma-informed care
n
Challenging behaviours and crisis intervention
n
n
Additional training such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), PART, MAPA, CPI or Mental Health First Aid will be highly regarded.
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MUST HAVE ABN (Australian Business Number)
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📌 Youth Residential Care Worker (Queensland)
🏢 Priority Hire
📍 Queensland