Intensive Therapeutic Care Worker. Permanent Part Time & Casual - Orange

Life Without Barriers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 5,414,000 - 5,786,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging option

Fitness Passport

Generous employee benefits

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Therapeutic Youth Worker to support children and young people aged 12 to 17 who have experienced trauma, abuse or neglect. The role is based in Orange and operates within 24/7 residential homes, requiring rostered shifts including afternoons, sleepovers and weekends.

Successful applicants will have a Diploma in Community Services or related qualification (or equivalent), plus First Aid and a valid driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Services or higher is preferred or a relevant diploma with experience.
• Experience supporting Children, Young People and/or People with disability.
• Provide First Aid HLTAID011 is required.
• Current driver’s licence is required.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Current driver’s licence

Education

Diploma in Community Services (or higher)

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid certificate

Job description

• 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: Therapeutic Youth Worker

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time & Casual

Location: Orange

As a Therapeutic Youth Worker you’ll be a key support for children & young people aged 12 to 17 years who’ve experienced childhood trauma, abuse, or neglect. We welcome applications from people with relevant lived experience and recognise the unique strengths, perspectives, and insights this experience can bring to our team and the children and young people we support

Our residential homes 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. We will not be able to consider applicants who cannot fulfil this requirement.

Role requirements:

• Hold or be actively completing a Diploma in Community Services or related field (or higher) OR hold relevant experience and complete Diploma qualification offered by LWB. (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
• A current 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 check.