About us:
At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.

About the Role
As a Youth Worker, you will deliver high-quality care and support to young people, fostering their development and community engagement. Your role includes leading interactions that promote positive relationships and goal-oriented activities, while also ensuring their emotional and social needs are met.

Our service is transitioning to an innovative 2 worker model operating 24/7 to support young people facing homelessness, including those with high and complex needs. Therefore, availability to work evening, nights and weekend shifts is needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide physical, emotional, and social care tailored to individual needs and case plans.
• Engage young people in life skills development and supportive activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with families and external agencies for holistic support.
• Participate in program planning and contribute insights from direct care experiences.
• Foster a positive team environment through effective communication and peer support.

Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements

• Minimum Cert IV or Diploma in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Work, Community Services, or similar field
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children)
• Current National Police Check
• Current Queensland Driver Licence
• Current First Aid Certificate with CPR
• Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays

About You:

• Proven experience engaging young people in purposeful activities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and child development.
• Understanding of family dynamics and child protection principles.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

Why Join Anglicare?

• Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
• Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.
• Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
• 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
• Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per referred successful starter.
• Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
• Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
• Free annual Flu vaccinations.

What happens now?
Apply now by sending us your current resume, cover letter and answering a few simple screening questions.

We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please email
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is selected.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.