About the role

We are seeking dedicated and adaptable Residential Youth Workers to provide care and support to children, young people and families across a range of our programs, including our Interim and Therapeutic Care Homes, our Youth refuges, and Permanency Support Team.

This role offers a variety of hours in Bathurst, Orange and surrounding areas, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and occasional sleepovers. It’s ideal for those starting out in community services, as well as experienced professionals. You’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple programs, develop practical skills, and grow your career while working alongside supportive teams.

Every shift is an prospect to empower children and young people, build your expertise, and make a meaningful impact in our local community.

Some of your responsibilities may include

- Provide supervision and support to vulnerable children and young people through their daily routines in a residential setting. This could include preparing meals and helping with laundry to working alongside young people to develop practical life skills such as budgeting, cooking, time management, and independent living.

- Facilitate and supervise family time visits between children, young people and their family members, ensuring a comfortable and supportive environment.

- Provide safe and reliable transport to school, appointments, community activities, or social events to help our young people stay connected to their essential services, supports and the community.

- Respond calmly and effectively to challenging situations, providing reassurance, guidance, and problem-solving support when children and young people are distressed or in crisis.

Why work for us?





As an organisation we value collaboration, authenticity, compassion and relationships and together, we work towards achieving a world where every person feels safe, secure and valued. We do work we’re proud of, but we offer more than just the chance to feel good:

- Access to Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training - a compassionate, trauma-informed training program that helps staff support children through challenging moments, focusing on de-escalation, safety, and building trusting caring relationships.

- An attractive hourly rate, from $40.49ph (for contracted staff) plus casual, shift, weekend, and overtime loadings and super.

- Generous discounts platform

- Use a work vehicle for all work travel

- Working for a passionate, locally-based community organisation

What we need from you

You do need to be qualified to do this work, or to be at least halfway through your studies and committed to continuing until you are finished. You might be doing Certificate IV or a Diploma in Youth Work or Community Services, or studying at Uni.

You must also have a driver's license, current first aid certificate, a clear Working with Children Check, and be prepared to have us do a Police Check before you start.

How to Apply?

Please apply through the seek platform & submit your most recent resume and a brief cover addressing the selection criteria.

Application close 30th September 2026, however we will begin shortlisting and interviewing candidates as they apply so this role may close earlier.

If you have any questions, please email the P&C; team at ••••@veritashouse.org.au

*To be considered at this time, we would require you to be willing to do sleepover shifts, and have a minimum of 3 days a week availability.

📌 Residential Youth Worker (Part time and Casual roles available) (Bathurst)
🏢 Veritas House
📍 Bathurst