Therapeutic Youth Worker

Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑ex

Entertainment card up to $2,650

Dining discounts

Paid face to face and online training

Supportive and passionate team

Job summary

Lifestyle Solutions is seeking a Youth Support Worker in Sydney to support young people in care to feel safe, build trust, and believe in their futures.

You’ll assist with daily routines, care plans, therapy-informed activities, and mentoring, with medication administration and clear handover notes. Induction for the new intake will take place in Sydney 31st August – 4th September, 9am–5pm.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Youth Work, Child & Family, or Community Services.
• Current unrestricted Australian driver’s license and probity clearances.
• Empathy, resilience, and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Full availability across a range of shifts, including weekends and overnights.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people with daily routines, care, and activities.
• Building positive relationships based on trust and respect.
• Creating safe, structured therapeutic environments.
• Responding calmly to challenges and behavioural needs.
• Working collaboratively on individualised care plans.
• Mentoring young people to explore interests, hobbies and cultural activities.
• Administering medication safely and following individual support plans.
• Completing clear and factual handover notes and incident reports.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Solutions-focused mindset

Full availability across shifts

Flexibility

Education

Diploma in Youth Work/Child & Family/Community Services

Job description

Make a Real Impact

Every shift is a chance to change a life. As a Youth Support Worker in Sydney with Lifestyle Solutions, you’ll support young people in care to feel safe, build trust, and believe in their futures. If you’re calm, compassionate, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Salary packaging, up to $15,900 tax-free – take home more of your pay
• Entertainment card, up to $2,650
• Dining, travel and retail discounts
• Paid face to face and online training
• Supportive and passionate team

What You’ll Bring

• Diploma in Youth Work, Child & Family, or Community Services
• Current unrestricted Australian driver’s license and probity clearances
• Empathy, resilience, and a solutions-focused mindset
• Full availability across a range of shifts, including weekends and overnights

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting young people with daily routines, care, and activities
• Building positive relationships based on trust and respect
• Creating safe, structured therapeutic environments
• Responding calmly to challenges and behavioural needs
• Working collaboratively on individualised care plans
• Mentoring young people to explore interests, hobbies and cultural activities
• Administering medication safely and following individual support plans
• Completing clear and factual handover notes and incident reports

Ready to Change Lives?

Induction for this new intake will take place in Sydney 31st August - 4th September 9am - 5pm

We Celebrate Diversity

Lifestyle Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We champion inclusion and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTI communities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.