Youth Worker, Residential Care — Part-Time & Casual

Ceduna; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Youth Worker (Interim Care) in Sydney to support children aged 9–14 who may have experienced trauma. You will help create a safe, homelike environment and guide development of life skills such as independence and problem solving.

The role requires building positive relationships, understanding family/kinship ties, and assisting with daily living tasks as needed. Shifts include afternoon, sleepovers, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people who have experienced childhood trauma, disability, or pain-based behaviours.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with children and young people through engagement.
• Understanding the importance of family/kinship connections for children in placement.
• Willingness to assist with activities of daily living, including personal care if required.
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and mentorship to children and young people aged 9–14.
• Create a safe, homelike environment that supports learning life skills.
• Help children develop independence, problem solving and healthy relationships.
• Work a roster that includes afternoon, sleepover and weekend shifts.

Skills

Trauma experience

Relationship building

Family/kinship support

Personal care assistance

First Aid HLTAID011

Job description

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Youth Worker (Interim Care) in Sydney to support children aged 9–14 who may have experienced trauma. You will help create a safe, homelike environment and guide development of life skills such as independence and problem solving.

The role requires building positive relationships, understanding family/kinship ties, and assisting with daily living tasks as needed. Shifts include afternoon, sleepovers, and weekends.