Trauma-Informed Child, Youth & Family Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

After-hours support

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Life Without Barriers in Victoria is seeking a casual Child, Youth & Family Support Worker to assist children and young people in their home or community, providing day-to-day care, support, and guidance.

Shifts are during the day and on weekends across the Shepparton and Wallan regions; you will work with families using trauma‑informed approaches to help children navigate daily routines, life skills, and social connections.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar.
• Experience supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect.
• Strong understanding of therapeutic care models and trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Completion of Top-Up Units (CHCMHS007, CHCPRT009, CHCCS009, CHCPRT010) or willingness to complete within 6 months.
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day care, supervision, and transport for children and young people.
• Support skill development, independence, and confidence through activities.
• Build and maintain professional, nurturing relationships.
• Implement and monitor individual care plans.
• Maintain progress notes and contribute to reporting.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Interpersonal skills

Professional boundaries

First Aid/CPR

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar

Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates

Job description

Life Without Barriers in Victoria is seeking a casual Child, Youth & Family Support Worker to assist children and young people in their home or community, providing day-to-day care, support, and guidance.

Shifts are during the day and on weekends across the Shepparton and Wallan regions; you will work with families using trauma‑informed approaches to help children navigate daily routines, life skills, and social connections.