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Residential Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Devonport, Tasmania, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for Residential Youth Support Workers to join our Short-Term Emergency Residential Care and MyLaunchPad Team. Our Short-Term Emergency Residential Care program and MyLaunchPad program are both based in Northwest Tasmania (between Latrobe and Burnie), both programs are designed for young people who are unable to be placed through standard placement avenues, such as foster care, specialist care or other residential contracted service. These are hands-on Permanent Part-Time or Casual positions, with most time spent in the house or participating in recreational activities. You will be working directly with children and young people, the positions are based in a 24/7 Residential Setting with fortnightly rotating shift rosters. The program prioritises the safety and well-being of children and young people, offering a predictable, home-like environment that is culturally safe and responsive.

Suitable applicants will be asked to attend an Information Session and Interview, held in-person, on Thursday 19th June 2025 at Ulverstone Surf Club. 11:00am - 12:30pm Information Session and Interviews are held between 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day to day care, supervision and transport to children and young people
  • Actively participate in activities and increase competencies of young people
  • Form and maintain professional, nurturing relationships
  • Develop, implement and monitor individual plans
  • Actively support the child/young person to develop and maintain social skills
  • Maintenance of progress notes and report writing

Skills & Experience

  • Certificate 4 in Community Services, Youth Work, Mental Health, or other relevant qualification isn't necessary but is highly preferred.
  • A current First Aid and CPR Certificate, or willingness to complete prior to commencement
  • A current unrestricted Australian Driver Licence
  • Ability to work various shifts (sleepover & active nights) throughout the week
  • Experience working with Children, Youth and/or Families within a residential setting.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Vulnerable People check

Benefits

  • Work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations
  • Life Without Barriers offers ongoing training, support and career advancement opportunities
  • Flexible working hours

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.

Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Australians with this unique opportunity to provide both corporate expertise and community support. With a focus on people, not profit, Life Without Barriers' corporate services team partners with our direct support staff, clients, and their families to ensure we continue our mission to change lives for the better. If a truly inclusive, collaborative, and fast-paced work environment sounds like your next career move, this is an opening not to be missed.

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.

How to Express your Interest

Send us your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts.

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 may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice. Applications will close at midnight, Sunday 15th June 2025.