Ready to make a difference? HCA Youth & Community has connected exceptional youth and support workers with rewarding opportunities across Australia for over 30 years. Join a team that values compassion, resilience and connection, with flexible work and the support you need to thrive.
At HCA, we pride ourselves on creating a positive and rewarding work environment where our staff feel supported, valued, and empowered to make a genuine impact in the community.
Employee Benefits:
- Flexible Scheduling – Control your work-life balance via our app
- Weekly Pay – Get paid weekly to help manage your budget
- Competitive Hourly Rate – $46.76- $84.11 (incl. penalty rates)
- 24/7 Service Team – Dedicated coordinators available anytime
- Ongoing Support – Supervision plus access to EAP support
- Fuel – Discounted meals and meal kits from YouFoodz and EveryPlate delivered to your door.
- Flex – Affordable gym and pool access across Australia with Fitness Passport.
- Flourish – Free 24/7 mental wellbeing support through the PsychHealth app.
As a Casual Residential Youth Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children and young people living in out-of-home care. You’ll help create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment while supporting young people to build life skills, resilience, and positive connections. With rosters planned in advance, you’ll enjoy flexibility and greater work-life balance, with opportunities for consistent ongoing shifts as well as emergency and ad hoc work.
Responsibilities:
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
- Create a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed environment
- Support daily living tasks including meals, personal care, hygiene, and routines
- Encourage independence, emotional regulation, and social development
- Assist with school attendance, appointments, and community participation
- Administer medication and maintain accurate case notes/documentation
- Support complex behaviours using trauma-informed practices and TCI strategies
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and care plans
- Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and reflective practice
We’re Looking For
To be considered for this Youth Worker role, you’ll need to have (or be open to obtaining) the following:
- Hold (or be studying towards) a Certificate IV in Youth Work, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Social Work, Disability Support Work or similar Community Services industry
- Australian Drivers License (OPEN)
Working with Children Check (Blue Card) - Current First Aid & CPR certificate
- Police Check
