Residential Support Worker. Casual - Carnarvon

• SCHADS Award Level 2
• 24/7 management support via our National After-Hours Service
• Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More! 

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.

• →Support young people to achieve goals in Individual Case Plans
• →Promote independence and build community connections
• →Encourage and support young people’s interests
• →Build rapport and collaborate to achieve positive outcomes
• →Manage behavioural escalations and assist with emotional regulation
• →Support daily living skills (cooking, housework, laundry)
• →Communicate with the care team and report incidents promptly
• →Administer medication when required
• →Maintain progress notes and records

• Certificate IV in Youth Work, Mental Health, or a relevant qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
• Experience with Children and Young People (0-18) who have experienced trauma, neglect, or behaviours of concern
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional boundaries
• Experience supporting young people from Indigenous or other cultural backgrounds
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates
• Current unrestricted Driver’s Licence
• Desirable: Experience with behavioural management approaches, including TCI, positive behaviour support, trauma-informed care, Sanctuary or CARE residential models

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

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact us 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.

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.

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: 30 Jun 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Jul 2026 23:55 W. Australia Standard Time

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