Job no: 505321
Employment type: Casual
Location: Dubbo & Central NSW

Categories: Child, Youth & Family

• Access 24/7 management support via our National After-Hours Service
• Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More!
• Casual Hourly Rate from $47.16 per hour + super (Dependent on qualifications & experience)

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
Location: Dubbo
As a Therapeutic Youth Worker within our Intensive Therapeutic Care, you’ll be a key support for children & young people aged 12 to 17 years who’ve experienced childhood trauma, abuse, or neglect.
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 successful applicants will need to be able and willing to work a roster which regularly includes afternoon, overnight and weekend shifts.
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/

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• A Diploma in Community Services or related field OR currently completing a relevant degree or diploma course (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
• A current driver’s licence
• 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).
  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.