* Casual rates starting from $41.76ph super penaltiesrates
* Opportunity to utilise NFP Salary Sacrifice to increase your take home pay
* Variety of shifts available
* Based in Darwin
About the Organisation
At Life Without Barriers were 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 were here to break down barriers and build better lives.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each clients individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around
What you'll do
As a Youth Worker (known at LWB as a Therapeutic Residential Carer) you will work withing the CARE model to enhance the lives of young people in our residential Out of Home Care program incorporating a therapeutic trauma informed approach.
* You will help create a home like environment for young people in care tailored to their individual needs of each young person.
* Assist with daily living such as cooking cleaning transporting the young people to school work and other activities
* Support each young person to engage with their community and family
* Supporting young people to attain their educational goals undertake extracurricular activities in line with their interests and supporting their connection to community and family.
* Act as an adult role model build relationships and trust with the young people and engage with them in purposeful activities
* Work with the young people through tough and emotional times providing practical and trauma informed support
* Utilise Therapeutic Crisis Intervention to help the young people work through complex behaviours
Please note: Our residential care service in Darwin runs a 24 / 7 roster model with typical shifts being; early days (7am 3pm) days (9am 5pm) evening (3 : 00pm 11 : 00pm) active nights (11 : 00pm 7 : 00am) and sleepovers (5 : 00pm 9 : 00am w / 8-hour sleep component).
The successful candidates must be able to complete a minimum of 48 hrs (6 shifts) per fortnight and will be display flexible working across a variety of shift with availability of weekdays and weekends.
Successful candidates will be invited to a group interview on Wednesday 8th October 2025
Skills & Experience You'll Require
* Either hold or be actively working towards a Cert IV in Child & Family Intervention or other relevant qualification.
* Experience working with children who are at risk or in the care of Child Protection Family Services and / or experience working with vulnerable people
* Valid unrestricted Australian drivers licence.
* Valid First Aid Certificate and CPR Certification. Must be obtained at your own cost.
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check Working with Children Check and NT Child Protection Check.
Benefits
* Flexible shift patterns with the stability of a set roster plus the option to pick up extra shifts if you choose
* Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families
* Career development and training opportunities with one of Australias largest social purpose organisations without needing to leave Darwin
* Be part of a supportive and welcoming team culture that values diversity community and cultural connection
* Access to salary packaging to increase your take-home pay plus penalty rates for nights weekends and public holidays
How to Apply
Simply click Apply and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments contact
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice. Current application closing date is midnight 1st October 2025
Key Skills
Crisis Management,Direct Support,Behavior Management,Behavioral Health,Mediation Experience,Conflict Management,Computer Literacy,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Medication Administration,Social Work,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Gig
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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