At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate support to young people with complex disabilities and high-care needs.
- Company: Life Without Barriers, dedicated to creating safe environments for children and young people.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, salary packaging, fitness passport, and 24/7 management support.
- Other info: Flexible casual shifts available, including mornings, nights, and weekends.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in support work; Diploma in Community Services is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 49.41 - 49.41 $ per hour.
Hourly Rate from $49.41 per hour + super (Dependent on qualifications & experience)
Generous Employee Benefits - Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More!
Access 24/7 management support via our National After Hours Service
Are you an experienced support worker who is calm, patient and confident supporting young people with complex disability and high-care needs? This is a meaningful opportunity to provide consistent, therapeutic support to a young person living with an acquired brain injury, helping them feel safe, understood and supported in their daily life.
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. Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!
As a Therapeutic Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting a young person living with an acquired brain injury (ABI) who is non-verbal and has complex, high-care support needs. You will provide compassionate, person-centred care that promotes the young person's safety, wellbeing, independence, and quality of life. Using a trauma-informed and therapeutic approach, you will build a safe, consistent, and trusting relationship that promotes emotional regulation and wellbeing.
Our residential homes operate 24/7, and successful applicants will have the opportunity to work a roster which can include morning, afternoon, sleepovers, active nights and weekend shifts.
- Hold or be actively completing a Diploma in Community Services or related field (or higher) (Please note: a qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience)
- Experience supporting Children, Young People and/or People with disability
- Experience providing personal care, manual handling and administrating medication
- A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate
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. Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
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: 12 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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At Life Without Barriers, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a supportive and empowering work environment in Geelong. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive training programs, including CARE and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification, alongside competitive benefits such as salary packaging options and a monthly rostered day off. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families while enjoying a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
