Residential Youth Worker

Life Without Barriers; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

24/7 management support

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is hiring a Therapeutic Youth Worker in Newcastle. This permanent part-time and casual role supports children and young people aged 12–17 who’ve faced trauma or neglect, including those with disability or complex needs.

Rosters include afternoons, sleepovers, and weekends in residential homes operating 24/7. You will hold or be near completing a Diploma in Community Services (or related field) or have relevant experience plus a Diploma offered by LWB.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate.
• Willingness to assist with activities of daily living, including personal care (if required).

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people aged 12 to 17 who’ve experienced childhood trauma, abuse or neglect.
• Work within residential homes operating 24/7 and roster includes afternoon, sleepover and weekend shifts.
• Assist with personal care if required and provide a safe, supportive environment.

Skills

Diploma in Community Services

Experience with children

First Aid HLTAID011

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 & Casual

Location: Newcastle

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