Job Description
Join IDSS as a Youth Worker – Child Safety Supports n
Empower Young People. Create Safe Futures. Grow With Us.
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At IDSS (Integrated Disability Support Services), we know that safe, reliable outcomes for young people start with a team that feels supported themselves. If you're looking for meaningful work, real flexibility, and a genuine pathway to grow your career in youth work, we want to hear from you.
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We're currently hiring Youth Workers across two areas:
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Residential Youth Support / Sleepovers / Active Overnight
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Community-Based Youth Support
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What IDSS Offers You n
We invest in the people who show up for young people every day. When you join IDSS, you get:
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Competitive pay packages and penalty rates
, reflecting the skill and responsibility of the role
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Salary packaging through Eziway
, including novated leasing options — increase your take-home pay by reducing taxable income
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Genuine flexibility
, with afternoon, sleepover, weekend, and active overnight shifts to suit your lifestyle
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Real career growth
, with pathways and support toward a Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Work, or Community Services
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A supportive, inclusive team culture
that values your strengths and backs you in
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Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
, because your wellbeing matters as much as the wellbeing of the young people you support
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Collaborative multidisciplinary support
, working alongside qualified therapists rather than carrying complex cases alone
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The Roles Residential Youth Support / Sleepovers / Active Overnight n




Support children and young people in out-of-home care and Child Safety placements, helping create stable, nurturing, trauma-informed homes. In this role, you'll:
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Provide overnight and sleepover support, responding calmly to needs as they arise
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Deliver trauma-informed, person-centred care tailored to each young person's development and wellbeing
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Support young people who may present with complex needs, including ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), language disorders, and reactive attachment disorder
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Assist with daily living routines, meal preparation, hygiene, and medication administration and recording
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Use communication supports such as audio devices, pictorial aids, and PODD communication books where needed
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Maintain accurate case notes and records in line with Child Safety requirements
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Ideal for:
youth workers who are calm and consistent under pressure, confident supporting young people overnight, and experienced (or eager to build experience) in trauma-informed, complex-needs care.
Community-Based Youth Support n
Help young people build the skills and connections to engage safely and confidently with their community. In this role, you'll:
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Support young people to navigate education, employment, housing, and support services




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Build life skills including budgeting, cooking, personal care, emotional regulation, and socialisation
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Assist with transport to school, appointments, family contact, and community or recreational activities
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Encourage engagement in cultural connections, healthy routines, and community-based programs
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Strengthen emotional wellbeing through positive coping strategies and supportive relationships
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Work collaboratively with therapists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent, high-quality support
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Ideal for:
youth workers who enjoy being out in the community, are confident supporting young people through everyday challenges, and are passionate about building long-term independence rather than just day-to-day tasks.
What You'll Bring n
Required:
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Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
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NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
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Current driver's licence
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First Aid & CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
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Ability to complete mandatory Child Safety and Youth Support training
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Preferred (not essential):
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Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Community Services, Youth Work, or equivalent
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Experience working with Child Safety participants or young people with complex behaviours
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Experience in trauma-informed care, mental health, or youth support
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Ready to Make an Impact? n
Apply now or learn more at
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Call us on for more information.
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Let's create opportunity, empower young people, and thrive — together.
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