Residential Youth Care Specialist

1 week ago


Park Ridge, Queensland, Australia IFYS Ltd Full time

We are seeking a Residential Youth Worker to join our team at IFYS Ltd.

The role is based in Park Ridge, Australia and offers a competitive hourly rate with opportunities for salary packaging.

As a Residential Youth Worker, you will be responsible for delivering day-to-day care to young people in our Residential Care house. This may include supporting young people to manage challenging behaviors, planning or attending activities and following daily routines to promote life-skills development.

You will work closely with the Case Manager to ensure the smooth operation of the program and contribute to the overall well-being of the young people in your care.

This is a casual employment opportunity with a variety of shifts available over a fortnightly roster, including days, evenings, sleepovers, and weekends.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, adaptable, and open to learning as no two days are the same. You will have the ability to build rapport quickly and remain non-judgmental when working with young people displaying highly complex and challenging behaviors.

Key requirements for this role include holding a QLD Working With Children Blue Card, having a current valid driver's license with no restrictions, and already holding or being enrolled in a Certificate IV or higher in a relevant field prior to commencing work.

Competitive Hourly Rates:

  • Casual Base $46.69
  • Afternoon Shift $51.36
  • Night Shift $52.29
  • Saturday Shift $65.36
  • Sunday Shift $84.04

Apart from the competitive hourly rates, this role also offers a sleepover allowance of $57.99 and not-for-profit salary packaging options up to $15,900 per FBT year.

In addition, IFYS Ltd provides dedicated on-call teams for after-hours support and training opportunities, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training, Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation, and Sanctuary Model of Care.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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