Youth Worker

Responsibilities

• Build professional, nurturing relationships based on trust and genuine engagement
• Act as a positive role model and encourage life skill development
• Support and promote healthy family connections and positive peer relationships
• Empower young people to participate in decisions about their lives
• Provide practical support including school transport, meal preparation, and community access
• Assist with in-home support aligned with individual goals using a trauma-informed approach

Requirements

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or willingness to work towards it)
• Experience working with young people (residential experience is desirable)
• Valid Full Unrestricted Australian Driver Licence
• Valid First Aid & CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Confidence in risk assessment and responding to challenging behaviours

Preferred Qualifications

• Transferable experience from mental health, education, childcare, AOD, or youth justice sectors
• Completion of Hope & Healing Framework Foundations prior to commencement

About the Company

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation supporting children, families, people with disability, older Australians, and individuals experiencing mental illness, homelessness, or seeking asylum. With 8,000 employees across 500+ communities nationwide, we work to create environments where young people can grow and build brighter futures.