Youth Worker - Residential Care

Youth Worker – Residential Care

About Aspire Hub

Aspire Hub is a trusted provider within the Child Safety sector, committed to supporting young people to build safety, stability, confidence, and belonging.

We believe the right people supported in the right way can change lives.

Be the reason a young person feels safe again.

Some young people in residential care care have grown up without stability, safety, or consistent trusted adults.

That’s where you come in

Aspire Hub is seeking dedicated Youth Workers who’s practice and values align with the Child Safety Standards, to support young people with complex needs in Child Safety residential care settings across Logan and the Gold Coast.

This is not just a job. It is an opportunity to provide safe, consistent, trauma-informed care and be a steady presence in a young person’s life when it matters most.

Why This Role Matters

The young people you’ll support may have experienced trauma, loss, and significant instability.

Within a Child Safety framework, trust is built through consistency, safety, and professional, trauma-informed practice. Progress takes time, but positive change is possible with the right support.

What You’ll Do

• Provide safe, consistent, trauma-informed care and emotional support
• Create structure, routine, and a stable residential environment
• Support young people with school, appointments, and daily living needs
• Respond to behaviours of concern using calm, trauma-informed approaches
• Build professional, appropriate relationships while maintaining clear boundaries
• Maintain a safe, stable, and supportive home environment
• Complete accurate documentation in line with Child Safety and Aspire Hub CS requirements

Shifts include: Morning (6:00am–2:00pm), short shifts, and afternoon/evening (2:00pm–10:00pm with sleepover shifts) Flexibility across a 24/7 roster is essential.

What It Takes

This role is demanding, structured, and deeply meaningful.

We’re looking for people who

• Stay grounded under pressure in a residential care environment
• Lead with empathy while maintaining professional boundaries
• Understand behaviour as communication within a trauma-informed framework
• Provide consistent, safe, and reliable care
• Work in alignment with Child Safety principles and practice standards

What You Bring

• Experience supporting young people with complex and challenging behaviours (essential)
• Strong trauma-informed practice
• High emotional intelligence and communication skills
• Experience in Child Safety, Out-of-Home Care, Youth Work, or Residential Care
• Resilience in physically and emotionally demanding environments

Requirements

• Current open driver’s licence and access to a reliable, registered and fully insured vehicle
• Current QLD Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Current First Aid & CPR certification
• National Criminal History Check
• Certificate IV in Youth Work, Child, Youth & Family Intervention, or higher or enrolled in relevant qualification
• Strong written documentation and computer literacy

Highly regarded

• MAYBO, TCI, or Hope & Healing training

What You’ll Get in Return

• Ongoing training and professional development
• A supportive, experienced team in Child Safety residential care
• The opportunity to make a genuine, lasting impact

Apply Now

If you are ready to provide safe, consistent, trauma-informed care and be a steady, positive influence in a young person’s life, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for working in Child Safety residential care.

Aspire Hub acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.