Therapeutic Youth Workers

3 weeks ago

Wollongong City Council, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
  • Access 24/7 management support via our National After Hours Service
  • Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More
  • Hourly Rate from $37.73 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: Permanent Part Time & Casual

Location: Wollongong

As a Therapeutic Youth Worker you'll be a key support for children & young people aged 12 to 17 years who've experienced childhood trauma, abuse, or neglect. Some of the children and young people we care for may also have a disability or complex medical needs requiring specialised support, including personal care.

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 it is essential that successful applicants are able and willing to work a roster which regularly includes afternoon, sleepover and weekend shifts. We will not be able to consider applicants who cannot fulfil this requirement.

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

Role Requirements
  • Hold or be actively completing a Diploma in Community Services or related field (or higher) OR hold relevant experience and complete Diploma qualification offered by LWB. (Please note: a qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience)
  • Experience supporting Children, Young People and/or People with disability - Ideally within a residential care setting
  • A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate
  • A current driver's licence
  • 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.

How To Apply

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

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 14th September 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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