Based from our Dapto office with Flexible Hybrid working arrangements Monthly rostered day off (RDO) Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport More! About the Organisation Every day, Life Without Barriers provides support and care to children and young people, as we work collaboratively with families, carers, and communities, to ensure they have the environment they deserve to grow. With a focus on ensuring safety and respect, this is an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful difference in these young lives and help pave a brighter future. Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers. 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. About the role In this role, you will provide essential case management support for up to six Children & Young People with disabilities residing in our therapeutic care homes in Wollongong and surrounds. Working closely with Children & Young People and their support network, you'll develop and implement tailored therapeutic case plans that focus on their individual needs and permanency goals. To succeed, you’ll need experience working with children in out-of-home care, managing complex caseloads, and supporting young people with disabilities, mental health issues, and medical conditions. A solid understanding of trauma and its effects is also key to delivering effective support. Learn more about Life Without Barriers services for Children, Young People & Families here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/child-youth-and-family/ Role Requirements: Relevant bachelor’s degree, or a relevant diploma and be working towards a degree. ( A qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience and a willingness to undertake further training) Previous case management experience within an Intensive Therapeutic Care or Out Of Home Care (OOHC) setting Experience supporting Children & Young People with disability, who have experienced backgrounds of trauma, abuse and/or neglect. Understanding of current casework practices for children and young people Understanding of trauma and its effects on children and young people Current drivers’ licence Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, NSW Working with Children Check & Residential Care Workers Check How to Apply Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Kristy Crowe via recruitment@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. Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 16th July 2025 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.