Intensive Therapeutic Care Worker. Permanent Part Time Max Term & Casual - Dubbo

Life Without Barriers; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Life Without Barriers is a national charity dedicated to creating safe, supportive environments for children and young people to thrive. We work closely with families, carers and communities to help shape brighter futures.

Join us as a Therapeutic Youth Worker in Dubbo. You will support children and young people aged 12–17 who’ve experienced trauma or neglect in residential homes operating 24/7, with a roster including afternoons, sleepovers and weekends.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Services or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting Children, Young People and/or People with disability.
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate.
• Current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support to children and young people aged 12–17 in residential settings.
• Assist with rosters including afternoon shifts, sleepovers and weekend work.
• Support safe, nurturing environments in 24/7 residential homes.

Skills

First Aid (HLTAID011)

Driver's licence

Experience with children/young people

Experience with disability

Education

Diploma in Community Services or related field

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 max term & Casual

Location: Dubbo

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.