Youth Worker

4 days ago

Logan Central, Queensland, Australia You Me and the Community Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Ready to Make a Difference? Join Our Awesome Team at You Me and the Community

At You Me and the Community, we believe in empowering young people to live their best lives—independent, fulfilled, and full of purpose. We're not just a support service… we're a movement for brighter futures.

We provide top-quality, person-centered support across Logan and surrounding areas, helping our young participants build life skills, connect with their community, and achieve the goals that matter most to them.

And now, we're growing—and we want YOU to grow with us.


NOW HIRING: YOUTH WORKERS – Immediate Start Available

We're on the lookout for passionate, energetic, and compassionate Youth Workers to join our dream team. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to make a real impact in the lives of young people who need it most.


What You'll Be Doing:

Every day will be different—and meaningful. As a Youth Worker, you'll:

  • Provide one-on-one support and mentoring to young people
  • Assist with life skills, emotional wellbeing, and community engagement
  • Support daily routines, independence-building, and individual plans
  • Promote empowerment, safety, and connection
  • Work across flexible shifts—including days, evenings, weekends & sleepovers

You'll be part of a crew that's dedicated, kind-hearted, and fiercely supportive—not just of our clients, but of each other too.


You'll be a great fit if you:
  • Bring BIG heart energy and go above & beyond for others
  • Can work independently, but love being part of a team
  • Thrive in diverse environments with young people of varying abilities and needs
  • Are cool under pressure and bring calm, consistent support
  • Are reliable, empathetic, and know how to really listen

You'll be working with clients who may be navigating:
  • Self-harm history
  • Complex health or behavioural needs
  • Medication management & personal care routines

Shifts available 7 days a week:

6am–2pm | 2pm–10pm | Sleepover shifts


Qualifications & Requirements:

Mandatory:

  • Certificate IV in Youth Work (or currently studying)
  • Valid Driver's Licence (manual preferred)
  • Reliable car & comprehensive insurance
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Working with Children Check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module (or willingness to obtain)
  • Smartphone & internet access
  • Able to support inactive sleepovers

Highly Desirable:

  • Youth Mental Health First Aid
  • Hope & Healing Foundational Training

Why You'll Love Working With Us:
  • Above award wages—because your work matters
  • Flexible & inclusive environment
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Work that truly changes lives

Come As You Are

We strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply—including folks from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with disability or mental health challenges, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.


Sound like your vibe?

Click Apply Now to join our incredible community and start making a real difference today.

Got questions? We'd love to hear from you Email our Recruitment Officer

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