Direct Care Resources is looking for experienced and compassionate Child Safety Support Workers to support children and young people across Logan and Ipswich.
Working within out‑of‑home care environments, you’ll provide the consistency, structure and encouragement young people need to feel secure, develop life skills and participate in their community.
As a Child Safety Support Worker you’ll:
- Build safe, respectful and consistent relationships with children and young people
- Provide day‑to‑day support within a home environment
- Support school attendance, appointments, activities and community participation
- Help young people develop everyday living skills, routines and independence
- Use trauma‑informed and person‑centred approaches
- Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging situations and behaviours
- Maintain professional boundaries while creating a supportive environment
- Administer medication in line with individual plans and DCR procedures
- Complete accurate shift notes, handovers and incident documentation
- Work closely with colleagues and other stakeholders to provide consistent care
Qualifications & Essential Requirements
- Hold, be completing or be enrolled in a relevant minimum Certificate IV qualification such as Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Certificate IV in Youth Work,
Certificate IV in Community Services, Certificate IV in Mental Health or another relevant qualification.
- Current Queensland Open or P2 driver licence
- Reliable vehicle with current registration and comprehensive insurance
- Evidence of eligibility to work in Australia
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Valid Blue Card
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Child Safety Division LCS2 Clearance
- Ability to meet DCR and Child Safety compliance requirements
Benefits
- Flexible roster options
- Ongoing AM, PM, weekend and sleepover shifts
- Paid induction
- Travel reimbursement
- Heavily subsidised Certificate IV training opportunities through our training partners
- Regular supervision, coaching and support from experienced leaders
- Ongoing learning and professional development
- Opportunities to build experience across specialised and complex support environments
- Employee Assistance Program
- A supportive and inclusive team
Location: Logan and Ipswich, Queensland.
Working Hours: Flexible across AM, PM, weekend, overnight and sleepover shifts.
Closing Date: 07 November 2026.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer.
We are a registered NDIS and Child Safety services provider, deeply committed to delivering high‑quality and personalised supports.