Are you an experienced Youth Worker looking for a meaningful and rewarding role in Residential Care? MANAWISE Care is seeking skilled individuals to join our team, helping young people navigate their challenges and build brighter futures. If you’re committed to creating safe, supportive environments and have the right experience, we want to hear from you!

About MANAWISE Care

At MANAWISE, we specialise in Child Safety providing quality services to our most vulnerable community members. We work together to create caring, connected, and thriving communities through evidence-based, therapeutic approaches.

OUR VALUES: People, Excellence, Care, Solutions, Courage, Stewardship.

OUR PURPOSE: To every person, purpose; to every life, legacy.

About the Role

As an experienced Residential Care Youth Worker, you will support young people who are facing complex life situations. You will provide them with a safe, stable, and nurturing environment, helping them develop the skills and resilience needed to lead healthy and productive lives.

Why Join MANAWISE

Part-time and Casual Positions available
On call team for afterhours support.
No use of personal vehicle on shift
Training Opportunities, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted training via Our RTO

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the young people in your care feel safe, supported, and valued
Foster positive relationships with young people, their families, and the community
Assist in the development of social, emotional, and life skills
Support young people in making healthy choices and accessing appropriate healthcare
Work collaboratively with a therapeutic care team to implement tailored care plans
Maintain a clean, safe, and structured home environment
Manage daily tasks, including written and verbal reports, case notes, and documentation as required

Mandatory Requirements:

Relevant experience in Youth Work, Child Safety, or a related field
Current Open Australian Driver's Licence
Minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth, and Family Intervention or equivalent (or actively working towards, with the commitment to complete within 12 months of your employment start date)
Current First Aid and CPR certificates (within 12 months)
Availability for shift work including weekdays, weekends, and sleepovers as rostered
Current Paid Blue Card
Current Hope and Healing or willingness to obtain
Ability to obtain LCS2 Check
National Police Check (within 6 months)

About You

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about working with vulnerable young people and helping them thrive. You will be an experienced professional, committed to making a positive impact through therapeutic care and support. You should be adaptable, patient, and ready to take on challenges as you guide young people toward better futures.

What You’ll Bring:

Experience in providing residential or therapeutic care for at-risk youth
Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to build trust
The ability to manage challenging behaviours and complex needs
A commitment to creating safe, positive environments for young people
Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Why Work with MANAWISE?

Use your experience to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives
Join a supportive, collaborative team committed to the well-being of the community
Opportunities for growth and training to provide quality care for our young people

Company Overview

Working together to create caring, connected and thriving communities - We provide quality care services to our most vulnerable community members in the child safety.