Residential Youth Worker – Rockhampton

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
  • 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, 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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