Residential Support Worker

Responsibilities

• Form and maintain professional, nurturing relationships with children and young people through active engagement
• Act as an appropriate adult role model to help develop life skills and self-worth
• Support family involvement and facilitate connections to promote positive family relationships
• Promote and encourage positive relationships with peers and other significant persons
• Assist children and young people in participating in decisions regarding their daily activities

Requirements

• Tertiary studies in a relevant field or active enrollment in a Certificate IV (Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Youth Work, Disability, or Mental Health)
• Unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
• Valid Senior First Aid and CPR Certification
• Safe Environments Certificate
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• South Australian Working with Children Check
• Ability to work a 24/7 roster, including weekdays, weekends, sleepovers, and public holidays

Benefits

• Competitive casual rates ($41.52/h for qualified staff; $40.26/h for students)
• 11.5% Superannuation plus salary sacrifice opportunities
• Flexible shifts to support work-life balance
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and clear career progression pathways
• Supportive team culture within a growing organisation

About the Company

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not-for-profit organisation with 8,000 employees across Australia. We provide essential support and care to children, young people, people with disabilities, older people, and those experiencing mental illness or homelessness. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, working collaboratively with communities to ensure everyone has the environment they deserve to grow and thrive.