In-Demand Youth worker — residential care Jobs in Australia

Senior Residential Care Worker (Live in). Permanent Full Time
Life Without Barriers —Perth WA
- $190,600 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- First Aid Certification
- Conflict management
- Annual leave
9d
Youth Residential Support Worker
Ability Assist —Melbourne VIC
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
Youth Worker
CatholicCare Tasmania —Hobart TAS
- Temporary
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Youth Worker - Several Vacancies!
MacKillop Family Services —Geelong VIC
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
- Paid training
- Employee assistance program
Residential Care Worker
Kanda —Logan Reserve QLD
- From $46.70 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
Quick Apply
Therapaeutic Youth worker
Uniting Communities —Adelaide SA
- $15,900 a year
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Bachelor's degree
- Conflict management
- Parental leave
Youth Worker (Residential Care) - Liverpool
Lumiere Foundation —Liverpool NSW
- $48.31 - $48.32 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- English
- Experience working with children
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Youth Worker (Towards Ending Homelessness for Young Queenslanders). Permanent Part Time
Life Without Barriers —Somerset TAS
- Part-time
- Cooking
- First Aid Certification
- Budgeting
Residential Youth Worker
Mission Australia —Western Australia
- $51,728 a year
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Administrative experience
- First Aid Certification
Therapeutic Youth Worker - ACT
MacKillop Family Services —Canberra ACT
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
Residential Youth Worker
Anglicare Victoria —Melbourne Eastern Suburbs VIC
- Night shift
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
10d
Residential Youth Worker - Seymour
Anglicare Victoria —Hotham Hill VIC
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
10d
Youth Worker (Residential Care) - Blacktown
Lumiere Foundation —Blacktown NSW
- $48.31 - $48.32 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- English
- Experience working with children
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Support Worker - Wellbeing Program
Country Connect Foundation —Nhulunbuy NT
- Evenings as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
Advanced Care Support Helpdesk Worker
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $97,429 - $109,593 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
- Communication skills
10d
Sleepover Residential Youth Worker - Wodonga
Junction —Wodonga VIC
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
Residential Youth Worker - Active Nights
Anglicare Victoria —City of Bayside VIC
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Residential Care Officer
Vivid support network pty.ltd —Sydney NSW
- $79,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Case management
Quick Apply
1d
Senior Child Youth & Family Support Worker. Permanent Full Time
Life Without Barriers —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
Youth Worker — Residential Care
Enabling Pathways —Mackay QLD
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification

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Senior Residential Care Worker (Live in). Permanent Full Time

Life Without Barriers -
Perth WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$190,600 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Visa sponsorship
Annual leave
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Crisis intervention
Childcare
Community Services
Home care
Driver Licence
First Aid Certification
Conflict management
Diploma
Working with Children Check
Care plans

Full Job Description

Job no: 507037
Employment type: Full Time
Location: Perth
Categories: Child, Youth & Family

Annual Salary: $190,600 per year + Super + 5 weeks annual leave
Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More!
24/7 management support with a dedicated National After Hours Service
Visa Sponsorship considered for suitably qualified applicants.

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!

Role: Senior Residential Care Worker – Live In

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (7days on / 7days off roster)

Location: Perth, WA

Remuneration: $190,600 per year + Super + 5 weeks annual leave

In this role, you’ll provide care and support for up to 4 children aged 0–12 years in our temporary residential care home, creating a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive.

Working a roster of 7 days on and 7 days off, you’ll support their wellbeing, development, and daily needs through supervision, age-appropriate activities, and positive engagement designed specifically for children in this age group.

You will be supported by a House Manager and a team of Residential Support Workers, ensuring the home runs smoothly and meets the needs of the children. Using your trauma-informed, child-focused approach, you’ll provide practical care and emotional support, helping children feel safe, respected, and supported.

Learn more about Life Without Barriers services for Children, Young People & Families here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/child-youth-and-family/

Key Responsibilities

Provide 24/7 therapeutic care and supervision for up to four children aged 0–12 years, creating a safe, nurturing and culturally responsive home that supports their growth, development and independence.
Act as a positive role model and engage children in age-appropriate activities such as play, creative learning and structured routines that promote self worth, social skills and emotional growth.
Support family and social connections by encouraging positive relationships with parents, siblings, peers and other important people and facilitating visits where appropriate.
Deliver daily living and household support including cleaning, transport, meal preparation and routines tailored to the needs of younger children.
Respond to trauma related needs and behaviours with empathy using trauma informed approaches suited to children aged 0–12 years.
Follow care plans to maintain high standards of care, record information accurately, collaborate with the team and participate in ongoing training.

Skills & Experience

Relevant Diploma or Degree level qualification in Social and Community Services or significant relevant experience
Demonstrated experience providing residential and therapeutic care for children and young people with complex behaviours and trauma, ideally as a live-in carer
Proven ability to build professional nurturing relationships with children and young people between the ages of 0-12 years.
Experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, understanding their cultural needs and traditions
Demonstrated knowledge of complex trauma and its effects on children and young people and how it impacts their behaviour
Strong peer support, teamwork, problem solving and conflict management skills
Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates
A current and unrestricted driver’s licence

Experience in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Children and Residential Experiences (CARE) will be highly regarded.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, WA Working with Children Check and WA DCP395 Check.

How to Apply:

Applications Open: Tuesday 25th August 2026

Applications Close: Thursday 24th September 2026

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Kristy Crowe via [email protected]

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.

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.

Advertised: 25 Aug 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Sep 2026 23:55 W. Australia Standard Time

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