Youth Worker

Life Without Barriers; Gatton; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Employee Benefits

Job summary

Life Without Barriers in Lockyer Valley, Queensland, is seeking a Youth Worker to support young people and families in home and community settings. The role focuses on safety, routines and life skills, guided by trauma-informed practice and care plans.

The position is permanent part-time with a supportive team, opportunities for professional development and generous employee benefits. Applicants should have the required Certificate IV or be working towards it and hold a current Queensland

Qualifications

• Hold, or be actively working towards a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential Care).
• Experience supporting young people, ideally those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Ability to support young people with daily routines and skill development, using observation, problem solving and de-escalation.
• Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed practice, attachment and child development and their impact on behaviour.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with ability to follow care plans and policies.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with young people, providing consistent support and engagement
• Assist young people to access and maintain safe and stable accommodation
• Provide day-to-day support including routines, transport, and practical assistance to build stability and independence
• Develop independent living skills including budgeting, cooking, personal care and household responsibilities
• Encourage participation in education, employment and community supports that strengthen long-term stability and connection
• Work as part of a team to provide trauma-informed support, respond to behaviour appropriately and complete required documentation

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Communication

Teamwork

De-escalation strategies

First Aid

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential Care)

Job description

• Be part of Life Without Barriers newly launched Youth Housing service in Queensland
• Work in a supportive environment focused on positive outcomes for young people
• Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More!

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.

Role: Youth Worker

Location: Lockyer Valley (Gatton, Laidley and surrounds)

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

As a Youth Worker in our Towards Ending Homelessness for Young Queenslanders service, you will support young people to build safety, stability and independence. Working in home and community settings, you will assist with daily routines, practical tasks, behaviour support and life skills while providing consistent guidance and encouragement.

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/

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with young people, providing consistent support and engagement
• Assist young people to access and maintain safe and stable accommodation
• Provide day to day support including routines, transport, and practical assistance to build stability and independence
• Develop independent living skills including budgeting, cooking, personal care and household responsibilities
• Encourage participation in education, employment and community supports that strengthen long term stability and connection
• Work as part of a team to provide trauma informed support, respond to behaviour appropriately and complete required documentation in line with plans and procedures

Skills & Experience

• Hold, or be actively working towards a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential Care) or similar qualification
• Experience supporting young people, ideally those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Ability to support young people with daily routines and skill development, responding to behaviour using observation, problem solving and de-escalation strategies
• Demonstrated understanding of trauma informed practice, attachment and child development and their impact on behaviour and engagement
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with ability to consistently follow care plans, policies and therapeutic frameworks
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and Provide CPR (HLTAID009) certificate/s
• Queensland Driver’s Licence

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and any relevant stated based checks.

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.