Residential Youth Worker

Caretakers Cottage is seeking an experienced Residential Youth Worker to join our Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) team at our Youth Crisis Refuge on a permanent full-time basis.

The successful candidate will be working within a small professional team of Youth Workers and Caseworkers who collectively provide support, mentoring, casework support and supervision to young people aged between 13 and 17 years of age. The refuge is staffed 24 hours/day.

This permanent full-time role is based off a fortnightly set roster with a mixture of afternoon, sleepover (non-active) and weekend shifts. Candidates with full availability will be highly regarded as shift work is an essential component of this role.

What you will do:

• Supervision and support of young people who are residents of the crisis refuge

• Build a positive, safe and supportive home environment for our young people

• Implementation of case plans and/or behaviour management plans

• Respond to challenging situations calmly and safely

• Maintain a structured and supportive environment

• Assisting our young people to develop their independence and living skills

• Complete case notes, working collaboratively with Caseworkers to implement case plans and assist with daily household duties

About you:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Youth Work (or related field)

• 1+ years’ experience in community services, experience working in residential care is highly regarded

• Experience supporting young people in times of crisis

• Flexible to participate in a fortnightly roster, availability for evenings, weekends, and sleepover shifts is an essential component of this role

• Confident, reliable, and approachable

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Current NSW Driver’s Licence

• First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)

• Willing to complete Working With Children Check & National Police Checks

Apply now to be part of a team creating real change!

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We are committed to maintaining a child‑safe environment. This role is subject to employment screening and compliance requirements under Child Protection legislation.

*Please note: As we are a small organisation, sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must hold a valid Australian Visa with full working rights.

Any queries regarding this role may be directed to Lauren Mc Inerney at ••••@caretakers.org.au using the subject line: Adolescent Youth Worker enquiry

Caretaker Cottage is an Equal Opportunity Employer who are committed to social justice. Aboriginal and Torres Stratis Islander people, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply