Join the Progressive Youth Care Team and Make a Difference in Young Lives!
Are you passionate about empowering young individuals to overcome life's hurdles? Progressive Youth Care is on the lookout for dynamic team members to join our residential youth care team.
Why Progressive?
At Progressive Youth Care, we believe in the potential of every young person. Our team is more than just colleagues; we're a supportive family working together to create a positive impact on the lives of young people and their families.
Perks of Being on Our Team:
Ongoing training opportunities to enhance your skills and career growth.
An adventurous and rewarding career experience.
A vibrant workplace culture that fosters collaboration and personal development.
Access to EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Meals provided during your shifts.
Opportunity to grow within the agency.
About the Role:
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Residential Care Officer to provide day-to-day care, supervision, and support to young people in a residential care setting. The role involves assisting residents with daily routines, implementing individual care and support plans, encouraging positive behaviour and life skills development, maintaining a safe and supportive living environment, and responding appropriately to the emotional, social, and practical needs of residents. The successful candidate will work closely with internal team members, families, carers, and external service providers to support each young person’s wellbeing, stability, and progress.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide direct care, supervision, and emotional support to residents in a residential care environment.
· Assist residents with daily living activities, personal routines, appointments, education, recreation, and community participation.
· Implement individual care plans, behaviour support strategies, and case plan goals.
· Encourage the development of independence, social skills, communication skills, and positive behaviour.
· Monitor residents’ wellbeing, identify risks or concerns, and report incidents or changes in behaviour promptly.
· Maintain accurate records, daily case notes, incident reports, and other required documentation.
· Support a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed home environment.
· Work collaboratively with case managers, social workers, families, carers, schools, health professionals, and other support services.
· Follow organisational policies and procedures, including child safety, confidentiality, duty of care, and workplace health and safety requirements.
What We're Looking For:
Enthusiastic individuals with a passion for helping youth.
Drive, reliability, and honesty are key qualities we value.
Willingness to work flexible shifts, including sleepovers, weekends, and last-minute call-ins.
Experience working with children and young people with complex and challenging behaviours is a plus, but not essential - we provide training!
Passion for working with children and young people with challenging behaviours, particularly teens.
Team players who follow policies and contribute to developing new ideas.
PYCC Village Model of Care
PYCC operates under a village model of care, where Residential Care Workers are expected to work across multiple homes rather than being permanently assigned to a single location. This includes homes in the Ipswich, Brisbane, and Moreton Bay/North Brisbane regions.
This approach fosters shared responsibility among staff, helps prevent burnout, and ensures greater consistency and stability for the young people in our care.
What We Offer:
· Competitive salary of $79,500 + superannuation
· Supportive team environment
· Stable full-time hours
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a pre-interview. Be sure to check your spam/junk folder for our communications.
Pay: From $79,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
