HCA Youth and Community is proud to partner with Infinity Community Solutions, a purpose-driven organisation empowering individuals, families and communities to live independent, fulfilling lives.
We are seeking passionate individuals who are currently working with youth in disability support, mental health, residential care or related fields who are ready to take the next step in their career and transition into Residential Youth Work. If you have a genuine passion for supporting youth and the transferable skills to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Position Overview:
As a casual Residential Youth Worker with HCA, you can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who are living in out-of-home care.
As a Youth Worker at Infinity you will be joining a welcoming and supportive team. To make life a little easier for you, we do our rosters in advance, which grants you some stability working in a casual environment. We also have emergency and ad hoc shifts available each week.
Responsibilities:
- Build trusting relationships and create a safe, nurturing environment for at-risk youth.
- Assist with personal care, meals, and hygiene while encouraging independence.
- Support attendance at school, appointments, and community activities.
- Encourage emotional regulation and social connection through daily activities.
- Administer medication and maintain accurate records.
- Support complex behaviours using trauma-informed and TCI approaches.
- Complete Trauma Recovery Framework and TCI training within three months.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams on individual support plans.
- Maintain well being through supervision, reflection, and self-care
To be considered for this Youth Worker role, you’ll need to have (or be open to obtaining) the following:
- Have completed your Certificate IV in Youth Work, or Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- 6 months work experience in a similar industry
- Have availability to work a range of AM/PM and Sleepover shifts as well as weekend work (must be available weekdays during the initial training period)
- Happy to travel to between Woodcroft and Seaford
- Australian Drivers License (P2 or higher)
- Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid & CPR certificate
- Have a Psychological assessment or willing to obtain
HCA is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages CALD, LGBTQIA+ and First Nations people to apply.
