Residential Youth Worker

Life Without Barriers; Lismore City Council; Presencial; AUD 47 000 - 63 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Access to salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Other benefits

24/7 after hours support

Resumo da oferta

Life Without Barriers in Lismore is seeking a Therapeutic Youth Worker to support children and young people aged 12 to 17 who have experienced trauma or neglect. The casual position requires flexibility to work afternoon, sleepover, and weekend shifts across a 24/7 residential roster.

You will assist with activities of daily living and personal care as needed, drawing on experience with disability. A Diploma in Community Services or related field, or equivalent experience, plus a current First

Qualificações

• 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.
• Experience supporting Children, Young People and/or People with disability.
• A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate.
• Willingness to assist with activities of daily living, including personal care (if required).

Responsabilidades

• Support children & young people aged 12 to 17 years who have experienced trauma, abuse or neglect.
• Provide compassionate, safe, and consistent care in residential settings 24/7.
• Assist with daily living tasks and personal care when needed.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• 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: Casual

Location: Lismore

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. Some of the children and young people we care for may also have a disability or complex medical needs requiring specialised support, including personal care.

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.

Learn more about Life Without Barriers and our services for Children, Young People & Families here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/child-youth-and-family/

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
• Willingness to assist with activities of daily living, including personal care (if required).

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.

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

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