Who Are We? 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
24/7 Service Team – Dedicated coordinators available anytime
Ongoing Support – Supervision plus access to EAP support
Fuel, Flex & Flourish
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.
Position Overview: 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
HCA Community Staffing Solutions is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages CALD, LGBTQIA+ and First Nations people to apply
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