Youth Support Worker
**** Sunshine Plaza The Co-Group Limited
Posted 6 days ago
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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 DayLooking 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, stable 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 DoingProviding 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 ForWe're looking for Youth Support Workers who can remaincalm, 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 transparent 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 AvailabilityThese 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 packagingup 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 setting
Essential RequirementsApplicants must have:
A recognised qualification meeting applicable Queensland Child Safety minimum requirements
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