About the role

As a Residential Youth Worker, you will provide day-to-day care and support to young people in a residential setting, helping them develop independent living and life skills while promoting positive routines, education, health, and wellbeing outcomes. You will manage behaviours using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches, complete case notes and incident reports, support young people to attend appointments and community engagements, work collaboratively with families and stakeholders, and maintain a safe and supportive home environment.

Key responsibilities

- Provide day-to-day care and support to young people in a residential setting
- Help young people develop independent living and life skills
- Promote positive routines, education, health, and wellbeing outcomes
- Manage behaviours using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
- Complete case notes, incident reports, and other documentation
- Support young people to attend appointments, school, activities, and community engagements
- Work collaboratively with families, Child Safety, and other stakeholders
- Maintain a safe and supportive home environment

About you

- Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people




- Remains calm and skilled in challenging situations
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Understands the impact of trauma on young people
- Can work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and professionalism
- Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Community Services or a related field (or willingness to obtain)
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Valid Blue Card
- Current Queensland Driver Licence
- Ability to work a rotating roster including sleepovers, weekends, evenings, and public holidays
- Rights to work in Australia

Benefits

- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive leadership team
- Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
- The chance to make a genuine impact every day

About us

At Ultra, we believe every young person deserves safety, connection, and the opportunity to reach their full potential. We invest in our people, foster a positive team culture, and provide the support needed for our staff to succeed.

📌 Residential Youth Worker - IPSWICH QLD
🏢 Ultra Supports
📍 Ipswich