Child, Youth & Family Support Worker

Life Without Barriers; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

After-hours support

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Life Without Barriers in Victoria is seeking a casual Child, Youth & Family Support Worker to assist children and young people in their home or community, providing day-to-day care, support, and guidance.

Shifts are during the day and on weekends across the Shepparton and Wallan regions; you will work with families using trauma‑informed approaches to help children navigate daily routines, life skills, and social connections.

Qualifications

• 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 the ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Completion of Top-Up Units (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

Trauma-informed practice

Interpersonal skills

Professional boundaries

First Aid/CPR

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar

Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates

Job description

• 24/7 management support via our National After-Hours Service
• Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More!

At Life Without Barriers, we create safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work alongside families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.

From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health challenges, or those seeking refuge, we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.

Join us to discover a purpose you can truly wrap your heart around!

Role: Child, Youth & Family Support Worker
Employment Type: Casual
Location: Shepparton and Wallan regions

In this role you will, work directly with children and young people in their home or the community, providing care, support, and guidance. You’ll help with daily routines, personal care, meals, homework, and activities, while building trust and supporting confidence, life skills, and social connections.

You’ll also work closely with families and other team member, using trauma informed and therapeutic approaches to help children navigate challenges and transitions. You’ll play a key role in creating a safe, supportive environment where every child feels heard, valued, and empowered. Shifts available are primarily during the day times and on weekends, typically varying in length from 3 to 7 hours depending on client need.

Learn more about Life Without Barriers services for Children, Young People & Families here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/child-youth-and-family/

Key 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 & Experience:

• 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 the ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Completion of Top-Up Units in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHCMHS007, CHCPRT009, CHCCS009, CHCPRT010) or willingness to complete within 6 months.
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, VIC Working with Children Check and registration on the VIC Residential Carer Workers register (WCES)

Applications close at midnight Sunday 1st November 2026.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.