Permanent – Care Practitioner (Cairns)

Are you interested in starting your career in Youth Work or an experienced Youth Worker looking for a meaningful role where you can truly make a difference?

MANAWISE Care is growing in Cairns; Queensland and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our Residential Care team on a permanent Part Time basis.

About the Role

You will be working across our residential homes with exciting opportunities to support new homes as MANAWISE continues to grow and expand.

As a Care Practitioner, you’ll support young people facing complex challenges by providing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. You’ll play a key role in helping them build resilience, develop life skills, and create brighter futures.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a safe, supportive, and structured home environment
• Build strong, positive relationships with young people
• Support emotional, social, and life skill development
• Encourage healthy decision-making and wellbeing
• Collaborate with a therapeutic care team to deliver tailored plans
• Complete daily documentation, case notes, and reports

Essential Requirements

• Experience in Youth Work, Child Safety, or a related field
• Current, unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence (open class)
• Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, or similar (or working towards it)
• First Aid & CPR certification
• Availability for shift work (including sleepovers & weekends)
• Current Paid Blue Card
• National Police Check (within 12 months)
• Ability to obtain LCS check
• Hope & Healing Module certificate (we can assist if needed)

Why Join MANAWISE?

• Permanent Part Time hours on offer
• Be part of a growing organisation with new residentials opening
• Join a supportive, values-driven team
• Access ongoing training and professional development
• Make a lasting impact in young people’s lives

About MANAWISE

MANAWISE is committed to working together to create connected, caring, and thriving communities. We are a youth-focused service provider delivering quality care to vulnerable children and young people. Built on cultural principles of connection, care and kindness, our 24/7 services and programs support children and young people to feel valued and appreciated. Our practice is evidence-informed and supported through professional supervision and team support.

How to Apply

Submit your application, including your resume and ideally a cover letter outlining your experience and passion for working with young people.