Children's Residential Support Worker

About the Organisation

At Life Without Barriers, we deliver inclusive, trauma-informed services that support children, young people, families, and carers to thrive.

From foster care, family support, residential care and youth programs, we work alongside communities to create safe, supportive environments where every child and young person can reach their potential.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around

About the Role

We're looking for compassionate and resilient people to join our team in a residential home for Children and Young People who have faced significant challenges in life.

In this role, you'll create a safe and supportive environment, help young people develop practical life skills, encourage positive routines, and support them to reconnect with school, community, and culture.

You'll need experience working with young people, a good understanding of the effects of trauma, and the ability to respond calmly to challenging behaviours.

Find out more about our work here: Life Without Barriers – Child, Youth & Family

To learn more about Life Without Barriers services for Children, Young People & Families, please visit

Shift include: afterschool hours and weekends.

Key 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 a 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 how to look after themselves eg 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

• Minimum qualification level - Certificate IV in Youth Work, Mental Health, or relevant qualification
• Experience working with young people who have experienced significant trauma and neglect, including the management of behaviours of concern
• Ability to demonstrate highly effective interpersonal skills with young people and stakeholders
• Demonstrate confidentiality and have strong understanding of professional boundaries
• Experience working with young people from indigenous or other cultural backgrounds
• A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011) Certificate
• A current Drivers Licence

Additionally, experience with behavioural management approaches including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), positive behaviour support, trauma and attachment, Sanctuary or CARE residential models will be highly regarded

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:

• Discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around at one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations
• Generous Salary Packaging Benefits – claim up to $15,900 per year, tax free
• Ongoing development opportunities, including paid CARE and TCI Training
• 24-hour management support with a National After-Hours Service team

How to Apply

Include your resume and cover letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For any enquiries relating to the position, contact

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.