Youth Workers

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Buscojobs Full time

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 : Youth Worker (Interim Care)

Employment Type : Permanent Part Time & Casual

Location / s : Blair Athol, Colyton, Cranebrook & Glenmore Park.

Hourly Rates : From $34.58 per hour + Super (Dependant on qualifications & experience)

As a youth worker within our interim care service, you will provide direct support and mentorship to children and young people (generally aged 9-14 years). The children and young people we care have likely faced childhood trauma, abuse or neglect and our homes are often their first experience in a residential care setting.

Your role will be to ensure a safe, homelike environment that supports children and young people to thrive, learning key life skills including independent living skills, problem solving and building appropriate and positive relationships with others.

Our interim care services operate 24 / 7, therefore it is essential that successful applicants are able and willing to work a roster which regularly includes afternoon, sleepover and weekend shifts.

Learn more about Life Without Barriers and our services for Children, Young People & Families here :

Role requirements :

  • 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)
  • Ability to develop positive relationships with children and young people through visible interest and active engagement.
  • 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).
  • A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate
  • A current driver's licence

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.

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Kristy Furner via

lwb.org.au

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.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 20 July 2025

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.

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

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