Casual Child, Youth & Family Support Worker

Princess Polly; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

After-Hours support

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking a dedicated Child, Youth & Family Support Worker for casual shifts in the Shepparton and Wallan regions. You will work directly with children and families, providing care, support, and guidance within home or community settings, using trauma-informed approaches to help navigate daily routines and transitions.

You’ll collaborate with families and staff to create safe, supportive environments, develop life skills, and promote confidence.

Qualifications

• Hold or actively working toward a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar.
• Experience supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect.
• Strong understanding of therapeutic care models and trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with professional boundaries.
• Completion of Top-Up Units in CHCMHS007, CHCPRT009, CHCCS009, CHCPRT010 or willingness to complete within 6 months.
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day care, supervision, and transport for children and young people.
• Support skill development, independence, and confidence through activities.
• Build and maintain professional, nurturing relationships.
• Implement and monitor individual care plans.
• Maintain progress notes and contribute to reporting.

Skills

Certificate IV in Child, Youth & F

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal skills

First Aid & CPR

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar

Job description

Life Without Barriers is seeking a dedicated Child, Youth & Family Support Worker for casual shifts in the Shepparton and Wallan regions. You will work directly with children and families, providing care, support, and guidance within home or community settings, using trauma-informed approaches to help navigate daily routines and transitions.

You’ll collaborate with families and staff to create safe, supportive environments, develop life skills, and promote confidence.