Some young people need more than a support worker.

They need someone who stays calm when things aren’t calm. Someone who can hold boundaries without losing connection. Someone who understands that trust is built slowly and consistency matters.

That’s what our Mentors do.

HYPAR Residential Care is looking for experienced, qualified Youth Workers to join our teams across Moreton Bay and Ipswich.

You’ll support young people in residential care who may have experienced significant trauma, instability and complex behaviours, helping create a home environment that is safe, therapeutic, stable and predictable.

About the role

- Build genuine, professional relationships with young people
- Support routines, emotional regulation, life skills and personal goals
- Plan and participate in activities and community experiences
- Respond calmly and professionally to complex behaviours
- Support health, wellbeing and positive lifestyle choices
- Assist with cooking, shopping, cleaning, laundry and other household tasks
- Complete case notes, incident reports and required documentation
- Work collaboratively with your house team and leadership

About you

- A Certificate IV or higher in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or a relevant qualification
- Previous experience working with young people and/or complex support environments
- Strong professional boundaries and emotional intelligence




- The ability to remain calm and skilled under pressure
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- A genuine understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic practice
- The reliability and flexibility required for 24/7 residential care
- Most importantly, you need to be someone who can keep showing up.

What HYPAR offers

- Guaranteed hours: 40, 42 or 56 hours per fortnight
- Consistent roster with opportunities to flex up to full-time
- 24/7 leadership and on-call support
- Internal training and career development opportunities
- HYPAR Wild activity days with our young people
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Paid annual and personal leave
- Refer-a-Mate incentive program
- Opportunities to work close to home across Moreton Bay and Ipswich

The roster

Residential care operates 24/7. You must be available to work a minimum of 4 sleepovers per week.

- Certificate IV or above in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or relevant qualification
- Paid Blue Card, or willingness to obtain
- Paid NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain
- Willingness to obtain Child Safety LCS2 screening
- Open Queensland Driver Licence
- Reliable Apple or Android smartphone

Applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are strongly encouraged to apply.

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📌 Youth Worker | Residential Care Mentor (Brisbane)
🏢 Hypar Group
📍 Brisbane