Residential Youth Worker

Join the Progressive Youth Care Team and Make a Difference in Young Lives 

Are you passionate about empowering young individuals to overcome life's hurdles? Progressive Youth Care is on the lookout for dynamic team members to join our residential youth care team. 

Why Progressive? 

At Progressive Youth Care, we believe in the potential of every young person. Our team is more than just colleagues; we're a supportive family working together to create a positive impact on the lives of young people and their families. 

Perks of Being on Our Team:

Ongoing training opportunities to enhance your skills and career growth including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and MAYBO Training.

An adventurous and rewarding career experience.

A vibrant workplace culture that fosters collaboration and personal development.

Access to EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Meals provided during your shifts.

Opportunity to grow within the agency.

Your Responsibilities: 

As a valued member of our team, you'll be involved in providing youth support, family contact, court support, and crisis support services. We are dedicated to creating a safe and empowering environment for young people, aligning their needs with care plan objectives.

We are unique in the fact that we specialize in supporting youth that have complex needs, so we require staff that are resilient, reliable and have some experience in the youth industry.  

What We're Looking For:

Enthusiastic individuals with a passion for helping youth.

Drive, reliability, and honesty are key qualities we value.

Willingness to work flexible shifts, including sleepovers, weekends, and last-minute call-ins.

Experience working with children and young people with complex and challenging behaviours is a plus, but not essential - we provide training

Passion for working with children and young people with challenging behaviours, particularly teens.

Team players who follow policies and contribute to developing new ideas.

PYCC Village Model of Care

PYCC operates under a village model of care, where Youth Workers are expected to work across multiple homes rather than being permanently assigned to a single location. This includes homes in the Ipswich, Brisbane, and Moreton Bay/North Brisbane regions.

This approach fosters shared responsibility among staff, helps prevent burnout, and ensures greater consistency and stability for the young people in our care.

Requirements:

Minimum age of 18 years old.

LCS Clearance ( Willingness to Obtain)

First Aid & CPR Certification  (MANDATORY)

QLD Blue Card - Paid  (MANDATORY)

Current Driver's License - P2 Minimum  (MANDATORY)

Your own car  (MANDATORY)

Comprehensive Car Insurance (MANDATORY)

Hopes and Healings Course (Training provided)

Must have a Smart Phone (MANDATORY)

Must be Comfortable and Skilled in Using Technology

Must have Strong report writing skills.

Meet the Minimal Qualification Standard for Youth Work. Completed or enrolled in a Certificate IV in Youth Work or other relevant qualification or willing to enroll before start date(MANDATORY)

For more information on other Recognised Qualifications that meet the Minimal Qualification Standards of Youth Work, please select the link provided below.

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Shift Availability:

24/7

Sleepover & Weekend availability (Highly Desirable )

Permanent Part Time

PPT is 20hrs minimum guaranteed

Salary:

Training rate - SCHAD 1.3

Youth Worker rate $42.00 – $63.00 per hour 

For inquiries about the role, contact the team by emailing

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a pre-interview. Be sure to check your spam/junk folder for our communications.

Only individuals authorized to work in Australia will be considered. Shortlisted candidates must undergo pre-employment checks. We will actively review applications throughout the advertising period and email you directly.