Youth Worker – Residential Care

6 hours ago

Coomera Queensland Australia Aspire Hub Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Make a Real Impact in the Lives of Young People

Are you resilient, committed, and ready to be part of something that matters? Aspire Hub is looking for dedicated Youth Workers to support young people with complex needs in Logan and Gold Coast residential care settings.

You'll help shape positive routines, de-escalate challenging behaviours, and provide the consistent, trauma-informed care these young people need to thrive.

What We Offer

  • Highly competitive rates
  • Flexible scheduling – co-create a roster that fits your life
  • Access to Swag Store perks
  • A supportive team culture with people-first leadership
  • Comprehensive induction, on-the-job training and ongoing development

About Aspire Hub

Aspire Hub is a fast-growing, trusted provider in the Child Safety sector. We're committed to helping young people build confidence and reach their goals. To do that, we rely on a strong team of professionals who share our values and believe in making a difference—every day.

About the Role

You'll support young people with complex behaviours including aggression, trauma responses, ADHD, and anxiety. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing day-to-day care and emotional support
  • Implementing consistent routines and boundaries
  • Supporting school attendance and transporting young people in your own vehicle
  • Following safety and care plans
  • Completing shift notes and incident reports
  • Managing escalations calmly with proven de-escalation techniques
  • Ensure the home environment remains safe, clean, and supportive—maintaining hygiene standards and proactively addressing safety risks

Shifts range from early mornings 6am to 2pm, short shifts (approx. 4 hours), 2pm to 10pm and 2pm to 10pm with a sleepovers. Flexibility is essential.

What We're Looking For

We need experienced Male Youth Workers who are reliable, calm under pressure, and understand the responsibility of professional boundaries.

You'll bring:

  • A trauma-informed approach
  • Strong mentoring and listening skills
  • Sound judgment in challenging situations
  • Experience in Child Safety and residential care settings
  • The ability to manage physically and emotionally demanding work

Key Requirements

Mandatory: Experience with complex and challenging behaviours

  • Strong written skills and computer literacy
  • Capacity to meet physical and emotional demands
  • QLD Driver's License + own insured, registered vehicle
  • Current QLD Blue Card
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification
  • Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential Care), Certificate IV in Youth Work (or higher/equivalent)
  • Maybo, TCI, or Hope and Healing training (highly regarded)

Ready to Apply?

If your values align with ours and you're ready to support young people through life-changing moments, we want to hear from you.

Please add the shifts and days that you are available to work in your cover letter as the screening questions are only allowing on of each to be selected.

For more information about Aspire Hub and to read a testimonial from one of our superstar Child Safety House Leaders – Shauna please visit the link.

Submit your resume and a cover letter addressing your relevant experience and why you're the right fit for this role.

Aspire Hub acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.

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