Residential Support Worker

Requirements

• A relevant qualification (or currently working towards one)
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with young people
• First Aid and Drivers Licence
• Ability to do sleepovers and shift work - this is an essential requirement.
• Police clearance - not less than 12 months old
• Blue Card and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Completed Hope and Healing Framework Foundation Training - this will be supplied by Wellways if needed.
• Your support can shape a young person's future. Join the Wellways team and make a meaningful impact today.
• What we will offer you...
• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
• An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
• Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Paid Cultural Leave where applicable
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
• Ready to Apply?
• Take the next step in your career and make a difference and apply with Wellways today. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Brittany Black at bblack@wellways.org
• Please ensure you submit your updated CV/Resume along with a Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience.
• To view the full Position Description click APPLY
• Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.
• Job Description Summary
• Join Wellways and be the steady support young people need by delivering meaningful, trauma-informed care in a team that values you.
• Culture
• How to Apply
• This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.
• Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.
• Applications Close
• 21/06/2026

Benefits

Additional Information

Residential Youth Workers Wanted! Join Wellways in creating brighter futures for young people SCHADS 2B $44.59 - $48.31 p/h + Super + Salary packaging benefits + leave loading At Wellways, we believe every young person deserves safety, stability and a chance to thrive. Our Youth Workers play a vital role in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care for young people in out of home care, aligned with the Queensland Department of Child Safety standards. We're looking for passionate, resilient and values-driven individuals to join our Youth Care Program, supporting young people with high and complex needs in a safe, nurturing environment. In this role, you will: Provide trauma-informed, culturally safe care that reflects our Child Safety Practice Principles Support young people in developing life skills, routines and pathways for healing Work collaboratively with families, communities and external stakeholders Maintain clear documentation and uphold Wellways' high standards of care Engage in reflective practice and professional development

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