Safe Places for Children Australia is recruiting experienced Youth Worker 2 professionals to support children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs across residential care services in Australia. This permanent full-time opportunity is ideal for compassionate and resilient care professionals seeking international career growth within a highly supportive child protection environment.
Working as a Youth Worker 2 in Australia, you will provide one-to-one support for young people presenting pain-based and extremely challenging behaviours while contributing to safe, therapeutic residential care settings focused on stability, recovery, and long-term positive outcomes.
Reference: YW2-AUS-2026
Job Overview
This Youth Worker 2 role with Safe Places for Children Australia offers an exciting opportunity for experienced residential care professionals looking to relocate and work in Australia. The role focuses on delivering trauma-informed care and intensive behavioural support to children and young people in residential environments.
Successful candidates will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to help create stable and supportive living environments while promoting emotional wellbeing, personal development, and positive life outcomes for vulnerable young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one therapeutic support for children and young people with complex behavioural needs
- Support young people displaying verbal aggression, physical aggression, and self-injurious behaviours
- Promote emotional regulation, wellbeing, and positive behavioural outcomes
- Maintain safe and structured residential care environments
- Complete accurate reports, care documentation, and incident records
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary support teams and residential staff
- Participate in flexible shift patterns, including sleepover shifts
- Support the implementation of trauma-informed care strategies and safeguarding practices
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years supporting children and young people with extreme challenging behaviours
- Experience working one-to-one with young people presenting complex needs and pain-based behaviours
- Residential care experience preferred or experience within a relevant health and social care environment
- Level 4 Diploma in a related health, social care, or residential care discipline (minimum essential requirement)
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline desirable
- Full UK or Republic of Ireland driver’s licence held for a minimum of 12 months
- Ability to obtain international police checks and satisfy Australian compliance requirements
- Eligibility to obtain the appropriate Australian work visa
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Competitive pay package available for successful candidates relocating to Australia.
- Permanent full-time position
- Approximately 5 shifts per fortnight for full-time staff
- Flexible shift patterns including sleepovers
- International career progression opportunities
- Potential pathways toward Australian Permanent Residency following sponsorship eligibility
- Structured residential care and safeguarding training
- Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
Compliance & Application Requirements
Applicants must provide the following documents as part of the recruitment process:
- Valid passport
- Driver’s licence
- Proof of address
- Relevant qualification certificate
- Signed Health Declaration Form
- Signed Authority to Transfer Data Form
Applicants must also satisfy all compliance checks required for employment and travel to Australia.
Visa & Immigration Information
Safe Places for Children Australia supports candidates through approved Australian immigration pathways where eligible.
- Skills in Demand (SID) 482 Visa
- 417 Working Holiday Visa
- Potential Permanent Residency pathways following sponsorship eligibility
All visa pathways remain subject to Australian Government immigration regulations and eligibility requirements.
Location & Employer Information
Safe Places for Children Australia provides specialist residential care services for children and young people with significant emotional and behavioural needs. The organisation focuses on creating safe, therapeutic, and nurturing environments that help vulnerable young people build stability, resilience, and positive futures.
This Youth Worker 2 Australia opportunity offers professionals the chance to develop their residential care careers internationally while making a meaningful impact within child-focused therapeutic services.
Employer Website: https://safeplacesforchildren.co.uk/
Application Details
Apply online using the official recruitment portal below:
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Applicants should ensure all required documentation and compliance information is prepared before submitting their application.
