Intensive Therapeutic Care Worker. Casual - Central Coast

Ceduna; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee benefits

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Casual Intensive Therapeutic Care Worker to support a young person with complex needs on the Central Coast in a 24/7 residential setting. You will employ trauma-informed care to build resilience, growth, and independence in a nurturing environment.

The role requires flexibility for afternoon, sleepover and weekend shifts; qualifications include a Diploma in Community Services (or higher) and a current First Aid certificate.

Qualifications

• Hold or be completing a Diploma in Community Services or higher (desirable).
• Experience supporting Children, Young People and/or People with disability.
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certification.

Responsibilities

• Support a young person with complex needs including intellectual disability and trauma.
• Provide trauma-informed therapeutic care to foster resilience and independence.
• Work in a 24/7 residential service with varied shifts.

Skills

Diploma in Community Services

Provide First Aid

Experience with children/ disability

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Diploma in Community Services or higher

Job description

Intensive Therapeutic Care Worker. Casual - Central Coast

• Access 24/7 management support via our National After Hours Service
• Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More!
• Hourly Rate from $39.53 per hour + super (Dependent on qualifications & experience)

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: Intensive Therapuetic Care Worker (Significant Disabilities)

Employment Type: Casual

Location: Central Coast

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact? As a Therapeutic Youth Worker, you'll support a young person with complex needs, including intellectual disability, PTSD and developmental trauma. Through trauma-informed practice and therapeutic care, you'll help create a stable, nurturing environment that fosters resilience, growth and independence.

This is a 24/7 residential service, and flexibility to work afternoon, sleepover and weekend shifts is essential.

• Hold or be actively completing a Diploma in Community Services or Higher in a related field (or higher) (Please note: a qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience)
• Experience supporting Children, Young People and/or People with disability
• A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate

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 check.

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

Advertised: 11 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Dec 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time