Sunshine Coast | High Medical Needs SIL | Casual | $45+ per hour
Are you an experienced Youth Support Worker who is confident supporting young people with complex medical, behavioural and personal care needs?
HomeCaring Sunshine Coast is seeking resilient, compassionate and proactive Youth Support Workers to support two young males in a SIL environment.
This is not an entry-level role.
We are looking for people who understand the complexities of supporting young people with high support needs and can remain calm, responsive and professional in challenging situations.
Youth Support Workers | Complex Needs
Sunshine Coast | High Medical Needs SIL | Casual | $45+ per hour
Are you an experienced Youth Support Worker who is confident supporting young people with complex medical, behavioural and personal care needs?
HomeCaring Sunshine Coast is seeking resilient, compassionate and proactive Youth Support Workers to support two young males in a SIL environment.
This is not an entry-level role.
We are looking for people who understand the complexities of supporting young people with high support needs and can remain calm, responsive and professional in challenging situations.
About the Role
You will provide consistent, person-centred support, helping young people maintain their safety, wellbeing, daily routines and quality of life.
The role involves a high level of hands-on support, personal care, manual handling and active engagement.
You may be supporting young people with:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Non-verbal communication
High medical and physical support needs
PICA and associated safety risks
Seizure management
Self-harm behaviours
Behaviours of concern and emotional dysregulation
Personal care, showering, toileting and continence care
Manual handling and mobility support




Restrictive practices in accordance with individual Behaviour Support Plans and NDIS requirements
You will need to be comfortable working in a quick-paced environment where situations can change quickly and sound judgement is essential.
What We're Looking For
This role requires someone who can remaincalm, consistent and skilled in challenging situations.
Our young people may have experienced significant trauma and can present with complex behaviours.
You will need to be able to build rapport while maintaining explicit professional boundaries and following established care and safety plans.
You will be expected to provide young people with consistency, structure and a safe environment while encouraging choice, independence and positive outcomes.
Previous experience inresidential care, Child Safety, youth work, complex behaviours, trauma-informed care or therapeutic supportis highly regarded.
Shift Availability
6:00am - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 10:00pm
10:00pm - 6:00am or 8:00am active/awake shifts
Why Join Us?
$45+ per hour casual rate, based on experience
Flexible shift opportunities
Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $2,650 meal and entertainment perks
Paid onboarding and specialised training
Ongoing support and professional development
Career progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative team environment
The opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives
Minimum Requirements
To be considered, applicants must have:
A relevant recognised qualification meeting the applicable Child Safety minimum qualification requirements
Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card), where required
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
Current Australian Driver Licence
Current First Aid and CPR certification
Availability to work across a rotating 24/7 roster
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📌 Youth Support Workers - Medical (Melbourne)
🏢 HomeCaring
📍 Melbourne