Youth Worker (Interim Care). Permanent and Casual - Blair Athol

At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.

From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.

• Experience supporting children and young people who have experienced childhood trauma, have a disability and/or exhibit pain-based behaviours of concern (ideally within a residential care setting)
• Ability to develop positive relationships with children and young people through visible interest and active engagement
• An understanding of the importance of family/kinship connections to children and young people in placement
• Willingness to assist with activities of daily living, including personal care (if required)
• Able to work a roster pattern that includes shifts across afternoon, overnight (including sleepover) and weekends
• A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate
• A current driver’s licence

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, NSW Working with Children Check and NSW Residential Care Workers Register check.

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Donna Lynch via donna.lynch@lwb.org.au

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ 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.

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

Advertised: 01 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 15 Jun 2026 23:55 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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