Child and Youth Support Workers

2 weeks ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Rise Child and Youth Services Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
We are inviting dedicated, compassionate, and dynamic individuals to join our team in the Toowoomba area as Casual Youth Workers.

Who we are:

At RISE Child and Youth Services, we are dedicated to making differences in young lives through everyday interactions. The Rise approach builds resilience, empowerment and stability into the lives of children and youth by taking a personal approach to their needs, goals and dreams.  Rise provides a number of Child and Youth Services in the Toowoomba and Darling Downs Region.

Who you are:
  • A calm, supportive, and creative person.
  • With emotional intelligence, flexibility and an accepting nature.
  • Able to connect with Children and Youth and build quality relationships
  • A person who can balance play and empathy, while working within a therapeutic framework.
What sets you apart:
  • Experience in Youth Work, Child Care, Day Care or Schools highly advantageous.
  • Knowledge of the child protection system and therapeutic practices.
  • Individuals that can uphold our values of empathy, visionary, objectivity, community and integrity.
What we require:
  • Minimum Certificate IV in Human Services, Community Services, Youth Work, Disabilities, Child and Family Services, or a related field or willingness to study.
  • Willingness to undertake the Hope and Healing Framework Foundations Training.
  • Availability to work shift work and participate in a 24/7 rostering system including sleep over shifts.
  • Current Blue Card (Working with Children).
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Valid Qld Drivers License.
The current role:

As a Youth Worker with RISE, you will be at the heart of our operations, helping to nurture and empower vulnerable young people. You will be instrumental in helping them:

  • Feel safe, valued, and nurtured in a stable environment.
  • Develop a strong sense of identity and belonging.
  • Feel Culturally Safe
  • Establish healthy coping strategies.
  • Foster positive connections with culture, family, friends, and the community.
  • Achieve their full potential in learning and development.
  • Make healthy life choices and access essential health care services.
  • Cultivate robust social and interpersonal skills.

The Responsibilities Include:

  • Providing targeted support to younger children and sibling groups to help them achieve their goals.
  • Working towards transitioning children and young people into family, kinship, or foster care placements.
  • Maintaining a clean and safe residential environment.
  • Managing day-to-day tasks within a care setting.
  • Completing detailed verbal and written reports.
  • Working within our ASCEND framework.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Safety

RISE is proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all employees regardless of their background. We maintain a strong focus on ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for all children and youth in our care.

How to Reach Us

If you're passionate about making a real difference in young lives, we would love to hear from you. Be a part of our mission at RISE Child and Youth Services and help us uplift the future of our community

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role to

You can learn more about us at

RISE Child and Youth Services: Where small moments lead to big impacts.

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