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
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