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Overview

Residential Support Worker. CYF - Casual - Perth (SOR)

Job no: 505772
Employment type: Casual
Location: Perth, Mandurah & Peel
Categories: Child, Youth & Family

Multiple casual positions available
Unrestricted driver’s licence required

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers provides support and care to children and young people, working with families, carers, and communities to create a safe and respectful environment for growth. This is an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of young people and help pave a brighter future.

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation with 8,000 employees serving more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness, including those who are homeless or refugees and asylum seekers. We encourage a diverse team to reflect the communities we serve.

We seek applicants who reflect the diversity of our clients to meet individual needs. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

The Role

The Youth Residential Support Worker role provides a safe and caring environment, supporting the live-in Senior Residential Care Worker to help the young person de‑escalate and regulate emotions, develop independent living skills, and re-engage in education and community activities. Candidates with experience with disengaged young people, trauma, challenging behaviours, or mental health challenges are highly regarded.

Please indicate your relevant experience in your CV and cover letter. Ideally you will live in one of the following suburbs: Mandurah, Freemantle or Rockingham.

Roster Example

3pm - 8pm (Weekdays); 9am - 5pm (Weekends); 5pm - 10pm (Weekends)

Responsibilities

- Promote and assist young people to achieve goals identified in Individual Case Plans
- Assist young people to develop independence and build community networks
- Support the young person’s interests
- Establish rapport and collaborate effectively with young people to achieve positive outcomes
- Manage behavioural escalations and assist the young person to co-regulate emotionally
- Domestic duties and supporting the young person to learn self-care (e.g., cooking, housework, laundry)
- Communicate with the care team and report incidents promptly and accurately
- Medication administration (when required)
- Maintenance of progress notes and record keeping

Skills & Experience

- Certificate in Youth Work, Mental Health, or a relevant qualification (or willing to work towards qualifications)
- Experience with young people who have experienced significant trauma and neglect, including the management of behaviours of concern
- Strong interpersonal skills with young people and stakeholders
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Experience with young people from Indigenous or other cultural backgrounds (advantageous)
- Current First Aid Certificate (must have prior to commencing employment)
- Desirable: Experience with behavioural management approaches (e.g., Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, positive behaviour support, trauma and attachment, Sanctuary or CARE residential models) – in-house training provided

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, Department of Communities Check and Working with Children Check.

Benefits & Opportunities

- Opportunity to work for one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisations
- Excellent tax benefits as a Not-For-Profit
- Training provided in Trauma Informed Care Practices, CARE training, and ongoing learning modules
- Learn from a team of multi-disciplinary specialists
- Internal career opportunities

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For inquiries including adjustments for persons with disability, contact sadna.patelthomas@lwb.org.au

Applications close: Sunday 19 October at midnight (W. Australia Standard Time)

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