Therapeutic Youth Worker. Permanent Part Time

Job no: 505162

Employment type: Casual, Part Time

Location: Sydney

Categories: Child, Youth & Family

• Multiple Permanent Part Time & Casual opportunities available
• 24/7 Management support via our National After Hours support service.
• Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More

About the Role

Role: Therapeutic Youth Worker

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time & Casual

Locations: Bronte, Croydon, Homebush, Riverwood & Stanhope Gardens

Hourly Rate: from $36.46 per hour + super (Dependent on qualifications & experience)

As a Therapeutic Youth Worker within our Intensive Therapeutic Care team, you'll be a key support for children & young people aged 12 to 17 years with disabilities and/or complex medical needs, 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:

Role requirements:

• A Diploma in Community Services or related field, OR willingness to complete a Diploma offered by LWB (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.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 4 November 2025

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

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 Monday 9th June 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

Not the right role for you?

Have you ever considered becoming a Foster Carer? There is currently a critical need for Foster Carers across NSW, if you want to make a difference in the lives of young people in Out of Home Care, please consider applying to become a Foster Carer with LWB. For more information, please go to our Carer Recruitment page

Advertised: 07 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 04 Nov :55 AUS Eastern Daylight Time