Make a Real Difference, Every Shift
Jayur House is a specialised program within Kanda’s Children, Youth & Family Services, designed to support some of Queensland’s most vulnerable young people who have disengaged from traditional placements. The program provides intensive, trauma-informed care to help young people stabilise, re-engage, and transition successfully into safe and sustainable living environments. We are seeking experienced Youth Workers to join the Jayur House team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a highly specialised environment, where your skills and commitment can make a transformative difference in the lives of young people with complex needs.
  
What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide direct care, supervision, and support to young people with high and complex needs.
• Develop and implement tailored strategies to re-engage young people in education, therapeutic supports, and community life.
• Use trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches, grounded in The Sanctuary Model, to create a safe, stable, and positive living environment.
• Assist with daily routines while supporting young people to build independence and self-care skills.
• Build trust and strong relationships, offering consistent emotional support and guidance.
• Work collaboratively with internal specialists and external stakeholders, including the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety, to ensure coordinated care and progression of each young person’s placement pathway.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to care planning and review processes.

  
Why you’ll love working with Kanda

• Rates starting from $48.31 + super and penalties
• Flexible casual and part-time shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Paid induction with supported shadow shifts to set you up for success
• You’re never alone, our on-call team is available to support you outside business hours
• Paid training including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and The Sanctuary Model to support your development
• Wellness initiatives plus 24/7 access to the Sonder wellbeing app
• Access to an employee rewards hub providing savings and cashback across everyday purchases
• Employee recognition initiatives, including gift vouchers for Employee of the Month and service anniversaries
• Enjoy free Orbit World Travel Club membership, $100 travel voucher, exclusive offers, and dedicated support for all your personal travel plans
• Genuine long-term career opportunities as Kanda continues to grow

  
What You’ll Need

• Current driver’s licence (minimum P2)
• Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Completed or willingness to enrol in a Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work, Social Work or related field
• Commitment to cultural awareness and inclusive practice, particularly in working alongside First Nations young people.
• Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to work in high-pressure situations with a therapeutic mindset.
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills.
• Demonstrated experience supporting young people with complex trauma, behaviours of concern, or disrupted placement histories

  
Want to chat about this role?
Reach out to Sky Jennings – Talent Acquisition Business Partner on 07 4111 2667.
  
Kanda is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
  
We’re dedicated to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves. At Kanda, every voice matters, every culture is valued, and we believe that diverse perspectives aren’t just welcome — they’re essential to who we are and what we do.

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