Therapeutic Youth Workers. Permanent Part Time & Casual – Sydney

Life Without Barriers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking a dedicated Therapeutic Youth Worker to support young people aged 12 to 17 who’ve experienced trauma in our Sydney programs. You’ll help develop life skills, problem-solving abilities and healthy relationships in a safe, homelike environment within our residential settings.

The role requires availability across a roster including afternoon, overnight sleepovers and weekends.

Qualifications

• Hold or be actively completing a Diploma in Community Services or related field, or hold relevant experience and complete Diploma qualification offered by LWB and willing to be employed on a permanent basis.
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate.
• Experience supporting children and young people who have experienced childhood trauma, have a disability and/or display behaviours of concern.
• Understanding the importance of family/kinship connections to children and young people in placement.
• Willingness to assist with activities of daily living, including personal care (if required).
• Able to work a roster including afternoon, overnight (sleepover) and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 12 to 17 who’ve experienced childhood trauma, abuse, or neglect.
• Help them learn independent life skills, develop problem solving skills and build positive relationships.
• Contribute to creating a safe, homelike environment in our residential settings.

Skills

Diploma in Community Services or rel.,

Provide First Aid HLTAID011

Experience with trauma-affected youth

Child protection knowledge

Education

Diploma in Community Services or related field

Job description

Therapeutic Youth Workers. Permanent Part Time & Casual – Sydney

Job no: 507068
Employment type: Part Time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Child, Youth & Family

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 and Permanent

Locations:Bradbury, Bronte, Croydon, Glenwood, Homebush, Riverwood, Toongabbie, Prestons.

As a Therapeutic Youth Worker, you’ll be a key support for 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.

You will be part of a dedicated to team working to ensuring a safe, homelike environment where these young people can thrive, supporting them to learn independent life skills, develop problem solving skills and to build appropriate and positive relationships with others.

Our residential homes operate 24/7, therefore it is essential that successful applicants areable 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.

• 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 and willing to be employed on a permanent basis.

(Please note: a qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience)

• A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate
• Experience supporting children and young people who have experienced childhood trauma, have a disability and/or exhibit pain-based behaviours of concern (ideally within a residential care setting)
• An understanding of the importance of family/kinship connections to children and young people in placement
• Willingness to assist with activities of daily living, including personal care (if required).
• Able to work a roster pattern that includes shifts across afternoon, overnight (including sleepover) and weekends

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.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 4 November.