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    • As a Detention Youth Worker, you will be responsible for making sure young people are kept safe and well while they are in detention.
    • Enthusiastic individuals with a passion for helping youth.
    • Ongoing training opportunities to enhance your skills and career growth.
    • Minimum age of 18 years old.
    • Working along with families to support and implement routine and structure, whilst upskilling within the home to support family preservation.
    • Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with young people, providing consistent support and engagement.
    • Work as part of a team to provide trauma informed…
    • Our team of wellbeing support workers seek to establish strong relationships with every trainee by providing a supportive and encouraging environment.
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    • Our practice is evidence-informed and supported through professional supervision and team support.
    • You’ll play a key role in helping them build resilience,…
    • Encourage life skills through activities - Cooking, sports, art etc.
    • Car transport from A to B.
    • Dealing with and managing challenging behaviors.
    • A reliable vehicle for community-based support.
    • We're supporting a friendly, outgoing young man who works full-time in a warehouse and is highly motivated to…
    • Our team of wellbeing support workers seek to establish strong relationships with every trainee by providing a supportive and encouraging environment.
    • We create trauma-informed, therapeutic home environments for young people who have experienced complex trauma, including abuse or neglect.
    • Flexible casual shifts that fit your lifestyle.
    • A current Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
    • First Aid & CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
    • Our practice is evidence-informed and supported through professional supervision and team support.
    • You’ll play a key role in helping them build resilience,…
    • Mentor and support young people in developing essential life skills.
    • As a Youth Worker, you will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing…
    • Undertaking structured supervision and observation of contact with family members, including participating in activities both within and outside the agency…
    • Ongoing training, development, and support.
    • Experience working directly with children and families in a support role.
    • You'll also oversee their daily care.

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Job Post Details

Detention Youth Worker - job post

Queensland Government
3.8 out of 5 stars
Brisbane QLD
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Location

Brisbane QLD

Full job description

As a Detention Youth Worker, you will be responsible for making sure young people are kept safe and well while they are in detention. You will be someone who:

encourages young people to make good decisions by promoting and reinforcing positive behaviour to help them integrate back into the community.
helps young people understand and follow the rules of the centre.
can deliver activities that are sensitive to gender, cultural beliefs, and health needs.
a young person can go to if they need someone to talk to
checks on young people regularly through the day and night and makes sure they are okay.
engages young people in constructive activities.

Multiple positions available!

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/691720/26

Closing Date: Tuesday, 21st July 2026 2026<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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