Therapeutic Youth Worker

Life Without Barriers; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

After hours support service

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Life Without Barriers in Dubbo is seeking a Therapeutic Youth Worker to support children and young people aged 12–17 who have experienced trauma, abuse or neglect. The role requires flexibility to work afternoon, sleepover and weekend shifts in our residential homes that operate 24/7.

Permanent Part Time with max term and casual options, and a generous benefits package including salary packaging and Fitness Passport. Applicants with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Services or related field (or higher) is required or desirable; a Diploma qualification offered by LWB can fulfill this.
• Experience supporting Children, Young People and/or People with disability is preferred.
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people aged 12–17 who have experienced trauma, abuse or neglect.

Education

Diploma in Community Services or related field (or higher) / Diploma qualification offered by LWB

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.

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

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