In-Home Aged Care Assistant (Casual)

Ozcare Port Douglas Aged Care Facility; Sydney; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Without Barriers in Sydney is seeking a Youth Worker (Interim Care) to provide direct support and mentorship to children and young people aged 9-14 who have faced trauma, abuse or neglect. You will help create a safe, homelike environment, teach life skills, problem solving and positive relationship building, while working a roster that includes afternoon, sleepover and weekend shifts.

This Permanent Part Time & Casual role offers hourly rates from 36.22 per hour plus super, and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people who have experienced childhood trauma, have a disability and/or exhibit pain-based behaviours of concern (ideally within a residential care setting)
• Ability to develop positive relationships with children and young people through visible interest and active engagement.
• An understanding of the importance of family/kinship connections to children and young people in placement
• Willingness to

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and mentorship to children and young people aged 9-14 in interim care.
• Help create a safe, homelike environment that supports learning life skills, independent living, problem solving and positive relationships.
• Work with a roster that includes afternoon, sleepover and weekend shifts to ensure 24/7 care.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Child & youth support

Relationship building

Job description

Job Description

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: Youth Worker (Interim Care)

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time & Casual

Hourly Rates: From $36.22 per hour + Super (Dependant on qualifications & experience)

As a youth worker within our Interim Care team, you will provide direct support and mentorship to children and young people (generally aged 9-14 years). The children and young people we care have likely faced childhood trauma, abuse or neglect and our homes are often their first experience in a residential care setting.

Your role will be to ensure a safe, homelike environment that supports children and young people to thrive, learning key life skills including independent living skills, problem solving and building appropriate and positive relationships with others.

Our interim care services operate 24/7, therefore it is essential that successful applicants are able and willing to work a roster which regularly includes afternoon, sleepover and weekend shifts.

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

Role requirements:

• Experience supporting children and young people who have experienced childhood trauma, have a disability and/or exhibit pain-based behaviours of concern (ideally within a residential care setting)
• Ability to develop positive relationships with children and young people through visible interest and active engagement.
• An understanding of the importance of family/kinship connections to children and young people in placement
• Willingness to