Residential Support Worker, Permanent

Job no: 505644

Employment type: Casual, Part Time

Location: Bunbury & South West

Categories: Child, Youth & Family

• Casual and Permanent roles available
• Competitive hourly rates including penalty rates for evenings and weekends
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Flexible roster to work around studies and pick up more hours in Uni breaks

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 are currently recruiting for Residential Youth Support Workers to join our Busselton team. These are hands-on Permanent or Casual positions supporting the young people living in LWB's residential care homes. You will be working directly with children and young people, supporting the day to day running the house with domestic duties and various activities in line with the young people's care plans.

Experience and understanding of trauma and de-escalating behaviours is required.

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.

Shift example:

Weekdays: 2pm - 8pm

Weekends: 10am - 8pm

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 working towards 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 Certificate (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011)
• 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 DCP395 Check and WA Working with Children Check.

Benefits:

• Work for 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 covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, 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.

Applications Close at midnight Thursday 18th of September.

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.

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

Advertised: 02 Sep 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 18 Sep :55 W. Australia Standard Time