Youth Workers for OOHC Residential Care Homes

• Casual/Part-time work providing care to children and young people in a number of Interim residential care homes in the Grafton area  

• Join exciting and innovative new programs supporting children and young people transitioning in to more permanent care options

• Can include overnight sleep over shifts and weekends.

• Flexible hours

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

About the programme

ITM (Immediate Transition Model)

The ITM Provides immediate time-limited placements (up to 13 weeks) where all other suitable options have been exhausted. Where children and young people experience a home-like environment and are cared for by a small capable and nurturing care team.

Placements are generally 1:1 and can be any age.

The Programme supports a step-down approach for children and young people in enter a permanent less intrusive placement option

About the role

We are currently seeking permanent part time staff and a pool of casual staff who will provide care support and guidance for children and young person in line with the model above

The successful candidate will be part of a team that will be on a largely weekend rotating roster. Hours of work are flexible and may include some sleep overs   

Essential skills/knowledge

• Completed or working towards Cert IV in youth work or similar field

• Prepared to work flexible working hours including, weekends and sleep overs

• Current unrestricted driver's licence

• Current First Aid Certificate

• Current Working with Children’s Check

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in Out of Home Care

• Previous employment in Youth Work

• TCI or trauma informed training

• Ability to work as a part of a team and independently

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 at SCHADS Level 3

Closing date:

20 August 2026

Apply now

Please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria to the following address:

••••@wesleymission.org.au

For further information please contact:

Contact name: Tim Goble

Phone: 04•• ••• 786

Email: ••••@wesleymission.org.au

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.