Evening Residential Youth Worker

About the Role

Taldumande Youth Services is seeking reliable and motivated Casual Evening Residential Youth Workers to join our Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) team.

You’ll work primarily at our North Shore refuge houses on the North Shore. Your role will involve supporting young people (12–24) in their daily lives, building trust, and helping them develop independence.

This is a casual position with consistent ongoing shifts, with the opportunity to transition into Permanent Part-Time.

This is primarily an evening and sleepover-based role, and availability for these shifts is essential.

Typical shifts include:

• Active evening shift: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
• Sleepover shift (overnight)
• Morning shift (next day): 7:00am – 9:00am

What You’ll Do

• Support young people in daily routines
• Build positive, trusting relationships
• Deliver activities that build life skills and independence
• Respond to challenging situations calmly and safely
• Maintain a structured and supportive environment
• Complete case notes and assist with household duties

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Certificate IV in Youth Work (or related field)
• 2+ years’ experience in community services, preferably residential care
• Flexible for evenings, weekends, and sleepover shifts
• Confident, reliable, and approachable
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence, First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)
• Willing to complete Working With Children Check & National Police Checks
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and sleepover shifts (essential)

Why Join Us?

• Ongoing training & development
• Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 + meals & entertainment
• Supportive collaborative team culture
• Work that truly makes a difference in young people’s lives

Apply now to be part of a team creating real change!

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

We are committed to maintaining a child‑safe environment. This role is subject to employment screening and compliance requirements under Child Protection legislation.

Taldumande Youth Services is an EEO employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.