Beerwah & Beerburrum | Male and Female Applicants Welcome

$45+ per hour + penalties | 2:1 Support Ratio | Salary Packaging | Paid Training

Youth Support Workers

Beerwah & Beerburrum | Male and Female Applicants Welcome

$45+ per hour + penalties | 2:1 Support Ratio | Salary Packaging | Paid Training

Make a Difference Every Day

Looking for work that makes a difference?

HomeCaring is seeking dedicated Youth Support Workers to support young people living in Child Safety care across Beerwah and Beerburrum.

These roles involve providing 2:1 support to young people with complex developmental, emotional and behavioural needs. You'll help create a safe, reliable and supportive home environment where young people can build trust, develop life skills and work towards greater independence.

If you're patient, resilient and passionate about helping young people achieve positive outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing daily care, supervision and trauma informed support

Building positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries

Supporting daily routines, personal care and independent living skills

Assisting with school, appointments, family contact and community activities

Following individual care plans, behaviour support strategies and safety plans

Recognising triggers and responding calmly to behaviours of concern and emotional distress

Maintaining a safe, structured and supportive home environment

Administering medication when required and in line with organisational procedures





Completing accurate progress notes, shift documentation and incident reports

Escalating safeguarding concerns and communicating with Team Leaders and Case Managers

Participating in handovers, team meetings and ongoing training

What We're Looking For We're looking for Youth Support Workers who can remain

calm, consistent and professional in challenging situations .

The young people have complex developmental, emotional and behavioural needs, including autism, ADHD, anxiety and difficulties with emotional regulation. They may experience significant distress and behaviours of concern, so confidence in responding to challenging situations is essential.

You'll need to build positive relationships, recognise triggers, follow individual care and behaviour support plans, and maintain clear professional boundaries. Providing consistency, structure and a safe, supportive environment will be key to helping young people feel secure, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.

Experience in residential youth support, Child Safety, therapeutic care or complex behavioural support will be highly regarded.

Shift Availability These positions operate across a 24/7 roster.

Morning:





6:00am – 2:00pm

Afternoon:

2:00pm – 10:00pm

Sleepover:

2:00pm – 6:00am, including a

$140 sleepover allowance

Active night:

10:00pm – 6:00am

Availability across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays, is required.

Why Join HomeCaring?

$45+ casual hourly rate , based on experience, plus applicable penalties

Salary packaging

up to $15,900, plus $2,650 in meal and entertainment benefits

Paid onboarding and specialised training

Ongoing support and professional development

Career progression opportunities

Flexible shift opportunities

A supportive and collaborative team environment

Essential Requirements Applicants must have:

A recognised qualification meeting applicable Queensland Child Safety minimum requirements

Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)

Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, where required

Current Australian driver's licence

Current First Aid and CPR

Ability to complete all required employment and child safety screening

Strong written communication and documentation skills

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're dependable, resilient and passionate about supporting young people through life's challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Join HomeCaring and be part of a team committed to providing safe, consistent and supportive care that helps young people build confidence, develop life skills and work towards positive outcomes.

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