Youth Worker

6 days ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

About the role

Every day, Life Without Barriers provides support and care to children and young people, as we work collaboratively with families, carers, and communities, to ensure they have the environment they deserve to grow. With a focus on ensuring safety and respect, this is an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful difference in these young lives and help pave a brighter future. Our Family Based Care team are currently recruiting Youth Workers within the Newcastle and Hunter region on a casual basis. As a Youth Worker, you will be responsible for monitoring family visits between children and their families. From time to time, you may also be required for transportation or mentoring to children. The shift pattern is across 7 days and will including morning shifts, afternoons/evenings, and weekends. Shifts are scheduled across all seven days of the week, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends, with varying shift lengths

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and facilitate contact between the child or young person and the family member.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of the child or young person and those participating in the visit.
  • Establish rapport with children and young people through mentoring or youth work.
  • Provide transportation
  • Complete report writing after each contact with a child or young person.
  • Access rostering and shift information through email and calendar.

Skills & Experience

  • Certificate 4 in Community Services, Youth Work, or other relevant qualifications to the industry.
  • Current Unrestricted Full Drivers Licence.
  • Comprehensively insured vehicle, child lock system and back seat capacity.
  • Current First Aid and CPR and/or willing to obtain.
  • Confident in using a variety computer systems and outlook.
  • Previous experience working with children and young people.
  • Passion & commitment to improving the quality of life, skills and independence of children and young people.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations.
  • Fantastic salary packaging benefits through Maxxia – up to $15,900 tax free per year
  • Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program.
  • Employee benefits program, including access to discounted health insurance, car servicing and travel club membership.
  • Inclusive & diverse workplace where you can be your whole self every day at work.

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

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. This advert is set to close midnight Friday 17th October 2025.

If you would like to learn more about Life Without Barriers, please visit our website - About us | Life Without Barriers

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

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