Youth Home Manager — Hands-On Therapeutic Leader

Group; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Hands-on leadership

Leadership development

Direct work with youth

Therapeutic care leadership

Job summary

Lifestyle Solutions is seeking a House Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of an ITC home in NSW, Australia. You will supervise Residential Support Workers and collaborate with Case Workers and Therapeutic Specialists to ensure consistency for the young people in your care.

You’ll still be hands-on, providing 36 hours per week of direct support and remaining connected to the reasons you entered this work—therapeutic, youth-facing care guided by strong values and protective practices.

Qualifications

• Hold a Diploma in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or equivalent.
• Have 2+ years' experience in residential care or OOHC.
• Understand the PSP, therapeutic care and child protection requirements.
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate and NSW Working With Children Check.
• Hold an unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence and meet background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day operation of an ITC home.
• Support young people through trauma‑informed care.
• Guide, coach and support Residential Support Workers.
• Coordinate care with internal and external stakeholders.
• Keep the home safe, compliant and running smoothly.

Education

Diploma in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or equivalent

Job description

Lifestyle Solutions is seeking a House Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of an ITC home in NSW, Australia. You will supervise Residential Support Workers and collaborate with Case Workers and Therapeutic Specialists to ensure consistency for the young people in your care.

You’ll still be hands-on, providing 36 hours per week of direct support and remaining connected to the reasons you entered this work—therapeutic, youth-facing care guided by strong values and protective practices.