At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in building safety, stability, and independence through daily routines and life skills.
- Company: Life Without Barriers, dedicated to creating supportive environments for young people.
- Benefits: Generous employee benefits including salary packaging and Fitness Passport.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to empowering young people and fostering brighter futures.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young Queenslanders facing homelessness.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar; experience with at-risk youth.
The predicted salary is between 44586 - 54494 $ per year.
Be part of Life Without Barriers' newly launched Youth Housing service in Queensland. Work in a supportive environment focused on positive outcomes for young people.
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.
As a Youth Worker in our Towards Ending Homelessness for Young Queenslanders service, you will support young people to build safety, stability and independence. Working in home and community settings, you will assist with daily routines, practical tasks, behaviour support and life skills while providing consistent guidance and encouragement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with young people, providing consistent support and engagement.
- Assist young people to access and maintain safe and stable accommodation.
- Provide day to day support including routines, transport, and practical assistance to build stability and independence.
- Develop independent living skills including budgeting, cooking, personal care and household responsibilities.
- Encourage participation in education, employment and community supports that strengthen long term stability and connection.
- Work as part of a team to provide trauma informed support, respond to behaviour appropriately and complete required documentation in line with plans and procedures.
Skills & Experience:
- Hold, or be actively working towards a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential Care) or similar qualification.
- Experience supporting young people, ideally those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
- Ability to support young people with daily routines and skill development, responding to behaviour using observation, problem solving and de-escalation strategies.
- Demonstrated understanding of trauma informed practice, attachment and child development and their impact on behaviour and engagement.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills with ability to consistently follow care plans, policies and therapeutic frameworks.
- Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and Provide CPR (HLTAID009) certificate/s.
- Queensland Driver’s Licence.
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and any relevant state-based checks. 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.
Youth Worker in Gatton employer: Life Without Barriers
At Life Without Barriers, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and employee well-being. Our Leederville location provides flexible hybrid working arrangements, generous employee benefits including salary packaging and a Fitness Passport, and a monthly rostered day off, ensuring our Therapeutic Specialists can thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people.
