Residential Youth Worker (Casual)

Ipswich & Greater Brisbane

Make a Difference in the Life of a Young Person

Connect Community Workforce Specialists (Connect CWS) is seeking compassionate and dedicated Residential Youth Workers to join our growing team.

As a Residential Youth Worker, you will support children and young people living in residential care to achieve positive outcomes, develop life skills and build meaningful connections in a safe and supportive home setting.

At Connect CWS, we understand the important role Residential Youth Workers play in the lives of young people. We are committed to supporting our staff through quality training, regular communication and a positive team culture.

Why Join Connect CWS?

- SCHADS Award rates plus applicable penalties and allowances

- Flexible casual employment to suit your lifestyle

- Sleepover, day, afternoon, weekend and public holiday shifts available

- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

- Supportive and approachable leadership team

- Regular supervision and support

- Genuine opportunities for career progression

- Potential pathway to permanent part-time or full-time employment for high-performing team members

- Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference in the lives of young people

About the Role

As a Residential Youth Worker, you will:

- Support young people with their daily routines and activities

- Build positive and professional relationships

- Assist with education, appointments and community participation

- Encourage the development of life skills and independence

- Maintain a protected, supportive and nurturing home environment

- Complete case notes,



incident reports and other documentation

- Transport young people to appointments and activities

- Work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders

This service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Successful applicants must be available to work a variety of shifts, including sleepovers, weekends and public holidays.

What We're Looking For
Essential

- Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Community Services or a related field, or actively working towards completion

- Current Blue Card, or willingness to obtain

- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate, or willingness to obtain

- Current Australian Driver Licence

- Strong written communication and record-keeping skills

- Sound computer literacy

- Understanding of trauma-informed practice and working with young people

- Availability to work sleepover and weekend shifts

Desirable

- Experience working with children and young people

- Residential care, youth work or community services experience

- Hope and Healing training

- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training

- Youth Mental Health First Aid

- Experience supporting young people with complex needs

About Connect CWS

Connect CWS delivers quality support services to children, young people and families across Queensland. Our focus is on creating safe, supportive environments where young people can thrive while ensuring our staff are equipped, supported and valued in their roles.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to be part of a team that values professionalism, compassion and positive outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the Connect CWS team.

📌 Residential Youth Worker (Ipswich)
🏢 Connect Community Workforce Specialists
📍 Ipswich