Residential Support Worker. CYF

1 day ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Life Without Barriers Part time
Residential Youth Support Worker. Permanent Part-Time & Casual - Geelong

Apply now Job no: 505439
Employment type: Casual, Part Time
Location: Geelong & Great Ocean Road
Categories: Child, Youth & Family

About the Role

We are currently expanding ourResidential Youth Support Worker team and will be recruitinginthe Geelong area. This will be a great position for someone that wants to make a change in Children and Young Person's lives.A genuinely rewardingPermanent Part-Time or Casual role, with most time spent in the house or participating in recreational activities.You will be working directly with children and young people; The positions are based in a 24/7 Residential Setting with fortnightly rotating shift rosters.

Suitable applicants will be asked to attend an Information Session and Interview, held in-person, on Thursday 18 th September 2025 atthe Life Without Barriers, Geelong Office. Information Session 9:30am - 11:00am / 1:1 Interviews between 11:00am - 3:30pm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day to day care, supervision and transport to children and young people
  • Actively participate in activities and increase competencies of young people
  • Form and maintain professional, nurturing relationships
  • Develop, implement and monitor individual plans
  • Actively support the child/young person to develop and maintain social skills
  • Maintenance of progress notes and report writing

Skills & Experience

  • Certificate 4 in Community Services, Youth Work, Mental Health, or similar is preferred
  • A current First Aid and CPR Certificate, or willingness to complete prior to commencement
  • Ability to work various shifts (sleepover & active nights) throughout the week
  • Prior knowledge and/or experience working with children or young people

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Vulnerable People check

  • Work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations
  • Life Without Barriers offers ongoing training, support and career advancement opportunities

How to Apply

Include your resume and cover letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For any enquiries contact Jeffrey Edge –

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice. Current application closing date, Sunday 14 th September 2025

Advertised: 27 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 17 Sep :55 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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