Youth Worker

5 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia MANAWISE Group Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Join MANAWISE Today

Are you an experienced Youth Worker looking for a meaningful and rewarding role in Residential Care? MANAWISE Care is seeking skilled individuals to join our team, helping young people navigate their challenges and build brighter futures. If you're committed to creating safe, supportive environments and have the right experience, we want to hear from you

About MANAWISE Care

At MANAWISE, we specialise in Child Safety providing quality services to our most vulnerable community members. We work together to create caring, connected, and thriving communities through evidence-based, therapeutic approaches.

Our Values: People, Excellence, Care, Solutions, Courage, Stewardship.

Our Purpose: To every person, purpose; to every life, legacy.

About the Role

As an experienced Residential Care Youth Worker, you will support young people who are facing complex life situations. You will provide them with a safe, stable, and nurturing environment, helping to develop the skills and resilience needed to lead healthy and productive lives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure the young people in your care feel safe, supported, and valued

  • Foster positive relationships with young people, their families, and the community

  • Assist in the development of social, emotional, and life skills

  • Support young people in making healthy choices and accessing appropriate healthcare

  • Work collaboratively with a therapeutic care team to implement tailored care plans

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and structured home environment

  • Manage daily tasks, including written and verbal reports, case notes, and documentation as required

Mandatory Requirements

  • Relevant experience in Youth Work, Child Safety, or a related field

  • Current Unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence

  • Minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or equivalent (or actively working towards, with the commitment to complete within 12 months of your employment start date)

  • Current First Aid and CPR certificates, or willingness to obtain them

  • Availability for shift work including weekdays, weekends, and sleepovers as rostered

  • Current Paid Blue Card or willingness to obtain one

  • Current Hope and Healing (or willingness to obtain it)

  • National Police Check (or willingness to obtain it)

About You:

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about working with vulnerable young people and helping them thrive. You will be an experienced professional, committed to making a positive impact through therapeutic care and support. You should be adaptable, patient, and ready to take on challenges as you guide young people toward better futures.

What You'll Bring:

  • Experience in providing residential or therapeutic care for at-risk youth

  • Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to build trust

  • The ability to manage challenging behaviours and complex needs

  • A commitment to creating safe, positive environments for young people

  • Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Why Work with MANAWISE?

  • Use your experience to make a lasting impact on young people's lives

  • Join a supportive, collaborative team committed to the well-being of the community

  • Opportunities for growth and training to provide quality care for our young people

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