House Managers (Child, Youth & Family). Permanent Full Time - Wellard & Meadow Springs

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About The Position

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! In these roles, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of one of our residential care homes, creating a safe, therapeutic environment where children and young people can thrive. You will lead and mentor a team of residential support workers as they support children and young people to develop essential life skills, stay engaged in education, and maintain meaningful connections with family, community, and support networks.

Requirements

Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or similar)
Leadership experience in services supporting children and young people, ideally within a residential care setting.
Demonstrated experience supporting individuals who have experienced trauma, have complex needs and/or display behaviours of concern.
Proven ability to lead and supervise a team, embedding therapeutic care practices
Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) & Provide CPR (HLTAID009) Certificate/s
A Current & Unrestricted driver’s licence
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, WA Working with Children Check and WA DCP295 Check.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the home in line with the CARE model, relevant legislation, service standards and LWB policies and procedures
Provide direct care and support to children and young people in a residential setting
Be a visible and supportive leader in the home, offering guidance and role modelling for your team
Oversee and implement therapeutic care plans to support the wellbeing of children and young people
Guide your team in applying Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques
Facilitate team meetings, training and provide reflective supervision and mentoring to staff, fostering a strong team culture
Complete, review and maintain client records and reports within approved LWB systems.