Youth Worker. Full-Time Permanent - Springwood

Life Without Barriers • Logan, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Life Without Barriers (LWB), we’re proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation that values work-life balance, career progression, and real impact. As a Youth Worker, you’ll be joining a passionate team supporting children and young people in out-of-home care - helping them to heal, grow, and thrive. As a Youth Worker, you will provide safe, nurturing, and supportive care for children and young people in our residential settings. You’ll act as a positive role model and help young people develop essential life skills, build confidence and achieve their individual goals. This is a permanent full-time position of 38 hours per week, based in Springwood, Queensland. To provide the best possible support to the children and young people in our care, it is important that our Youth Workers demonstrate strong flexibility, with the ability to work a variety of shifts - including days, evenings, weekends, overnights, and sleepovers.

Requirements

• Have completed (or be actively working toward) a relevant qualification – minimum Certificate IV.
• Hold an Unrestricted Driver's Licence (essential)
• Have access to a reliable vehicle and be comfortable transporting children and young people in your own vehicle when required. Your vehicle must be appropriately registered and covered by current third-party insurance.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a valid First Aid & CPR certificate
• Have the ability and willingness to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, overnights and sleepovers
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to child safety, trauma-informed practice and inclusion
• Demonstrate the ability to build positive and respectful relationships with children and young people
• Have strong communication, interpersonal and documentation skills
• Be able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children and young people, particularly within residential care, out-of-home care, youth work, child protection or another relevant human services environment, will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Build safe, trusting relationships with children and young people through active engagement.
• Provide day-to-day care, supervision and support within a residential care environment.
• Be a positive adult role model and encourage involvement in meaningful activities.
• Support young people to develop independence, confidence and essential life skills.
• Promote positive relationships with family members, peers and support networks.
• Support family visits and connection where appropriate.
• Empower young people to actively participate in decisions about their daily lives and activities.
• Implement individual care plans and support strategies.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to the care and support provided.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, carers, Child Safety and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for young people.
• Respond appropriately to behaviours of concern using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging – Pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
• Genuine Career Pathways – Many of our Operations Managers and Practitioners began as Youth Workers
• Study-Friendly Shifts – Opportunities to apply theory and develop practical skills within a supportive environment
• National Police Check – Paid for by LWB
• Blue Card – Paid for by LWB
• Hope & Healing Training – If successful we will set you up an account. Must be completed prior to commencement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree