Youth Worker

Youth Worker

Well Life | Ipswich City, QLD, AU

Posted 14 hours ago

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Description

Are you passionate about empowering young people and creating meaningful, lasting change?

Well Life Services is a values-driven organisation committed to supporting young people to feel safe, heard, and empowered to lead their own lives. We’re looking for dedicated Youth Workers who want to make a genuine difference and be part of a supportive, purpose-led team.

About Us

We partner with children, young people, and their communities to deliver personalised, inclusive, and therapeutic care. We empower every young person to be valued, heard, and supported in leading their own life, through the provision of allied health, youth residential, support coordination and lifestyle support services. Our work is guided by our core values:

  • Respect - Honouring the dignity, voice, and strengths of every young person
  • Transparency - Communicating openly and honestly to build trust
  • Celebration - Recognising progress and achievements, big and small
  • Inclusion - Embracing diversity and ensuring everyone feels welcome
  • Courage - Standing up for what’s right and supporting young people through challenges with compassion and resilience

The Role

As a Youth Worker, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to young people in residential settings. Your role will include:

  • Delivering respectful, trauma-informed, and person-centred care
  • Implementing individualized care plans and therapeutic programs
  • Supporting inclusion through community access, recreation, and everyday skill-building
  • Modelling positive, courageous behaviours that promote safety and resilience
  • Working collaboratively with families, caseworkers, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with all legislative and organisational requirements
  • Complying with child safety, NDID, and workplace health and safety requirements

Locations

Ipswich

Roster

Varied roster including weekday shifts and sleepovers.

  • Sleepover shifts are planned in advance and attract additional allowances
  • Designed to support continuity of care and meaningful engagement with young people

What we offer

  • Casual and permanent part-time opportunities
  • Consistent rosters with sleepover shifts
  • Ongoing internal training and professional development
  • Supportive, inclusive team culture with on-call assistance
  • Access to EAP and QLeave
  • The opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact in the lives of young people

About you

You are someone who is:

  • Experienced in supporting young people with complex behaviours and trauma
  • Empathetic, patient, and emotionally resilient
  • Confident working both independently and as part of a team
  • A clear and respectful communicator who values transparency
  • Passionate about positive outcomes and celebrating progress
  • Adaptable, courageous, and able to thrive in dynamic environments
  • Working towards or holding a Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work, Child & Family Intervention, Community Services, or similar
  • Working with Children Check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
  • Current QLD Drivers Licence
  • Comprehensive car insurance and vehicle registration
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification

How to Apply

If you share our values and are ready to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

Well Life Services is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

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