Job Description
Some young people need more than a support worker.
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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.
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That's what our Mentors do.
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HYPAR Residential Care is looking for experienced, qualified Youth Workers to join our teams across Moreton Bay and Ipswich.
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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.
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About the role
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Build genuine, professional relationships with young people
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Support routines, emotional regulation, life skills and personal goals
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Plan and participate in activities and community experiences
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Respond calmly and professionally to complex behaviours
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Support health, wellbeing and positive lifestyle choices
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Assist with cooking, shopping, cleaning, laundry and other household tasks
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Complete case notes, incident reports and required documentation
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Work collaboratively with your house team and leadership
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About you
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A Certificate IV or higher in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or a relevant qualification
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Previous experience working with young people and/or complex support environments
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Strong qualified boundaries and emotional intelligence
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The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
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Excellent communication and documentation skills
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A genuine understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic practice
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The reliability and flexibility required for 24/7 residential care
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Most importantly, you need to be someone who can keep showing up.
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What HYPAR offers
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Guaranteed hours: 40, 42 or 56 hours per fortnight
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Consistent roster with opportunities to flex up to full-time
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24/7 leadership and on-call support
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Internal training and career development opportunities
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HYPAR Wild activity days with our young people
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24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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Paid annual and personal leave
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Refer-a-Mate incentive program
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Opportunities to work close to home across Moreton Bay and Ipswich
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The roster
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Residential care operates 24/7. You must be available to work a minimum of 4 sleepovers per week.
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Certificate IV or above in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or relevant qualification
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Paid Blue Card, or willingness to obtain
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Paid NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain
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Willingness to obtain Child Safety LCS2 screening
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Open Queensland Driver Licence
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Reliable Apple or Android smartphone
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Applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are strongly encouraged to apply.

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