House Manager

Group; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Life Without Barriers is seeking a House Manager - Intensive Therapeutic Care to lead a residential home for children and young people. Based in Prestons or Bradbury, you will work with a Case Manager and Therapeutic Specialist to create a safe, structured environment.

You will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, support young people to develop essential life skills, stay engaged in education, and maintain connections with family and community.

Qualificações

• Experience leading teams in children and youth services, including OOHC/ITC settings.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or complex health needs.
• Current First Aid certification and a valid driver's licence.
• Ability to mentor staff and embed therapeutic care practices.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage the home in line with CARE model, legislation, and policies.
• Provide direct care and support to children and young people in residential care.
• Be a visible leader, offering guidance and role modelling for your team.
• Oversee and implement therapeutic care plans to support wellbeing.
• Guide the team in applying Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques.
• Provide reflective supervision and mentoring to staff.

Conhecimentos

Team leadership

Mentoring staff

Therapeutic care practices

Formação académica

Diploma in Community Services / Youth Work

Ferramentas

Driver's licence

First Aid certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

House Manager (Child Youth and Family). Permanent Full Time - Bradbury

At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.

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

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

Role: House Manager - Intensive Therapeutic Care

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Prestons or Bradbury

In this role, you’ll work alongside a Case Manager and Therapeutic Specialist to create a safe, supportive, and structured environment for children and young people in residential care.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing daily operations, supporting and mentoring staff, and young people to develop essential life skills, stay engaged in education, and maintain meaningful connections with family, community, and support networks.

Our ideal candidate must have experience connecting with young people who have received a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Experience helping young people who have experienced complex trauma is essential. Above all, the ideal candidate will bring an empathetic approach to their work and enjoy leading a team of experienced and dedicated therapeutic youth workers.

This position is offered as a permanent full-time opportunity working Mondays (allocated as an admin day) 9am – 3:30pm, with Tuesdays to Fridays supporting the team on the floor from 7:30am to 3:30pm. There will be a fortnightly on-call requirement with an on-call allowance payable in line with the SCHADS award.

Learn more about Life Without Barriers services for Children, Young People & Families here:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the home in line with the CARE model, relevant legislation, service standards and LWB policies and procedures
• Provide direct care and support to children and young people in a residential setting
• Be a visible and supportive leader in the home, offering guidance and role modelling for your team
• Oversee and implement therapeutic care plans to support the wellbeing of children and young people
• Guide your team in applying Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques
• Provide reflective supervision and mentoring to staff, fostering a strong, supportive team culture

Skills & Experience

• Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work, or a related field (desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience)
• Leadership experience in services supporting children and young people, such as out-of-home care (OOHC) and Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) settings
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, complex health needs, or behaviours of concern
• Proven ability to lead and supervise a team, embedding therapeutic care practices
• Current First Aid (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011)
• A Current & Unrestricted driver’s licence

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, NSW Working with Children Check and NSW Residential Care Workers Register checks.

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit ...

Applications close at midnight,Sunday 15 November.

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.