Therapeutic Youth Workers. Permanent Part Time & Casual – Sydney

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.

• Hold or be actively completing a Diploma in Community Services or related field (or higher) OR hold relevant experience and complete Diploma qualification offered by LWB and willing to be employed on a permanent basis.

(Please note: a qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience)

• A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate
• A current driver’s licence
• Experience supporting children and young people who have experienced childhood trauma, have a disability and/or exhibit pain-based behaviours of concern (ideally within a residential care setting)
• An understanding of the importance of family/kinship connections to children and young people in placement
• Willingness to assist with activities of daily living, including personal care (if required).
• Able to work a roster pattern that includes shifts across afternoon, overnight (including sleepover) and weekends

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, NSW Working with Children Check and NSW Residential Care Workers Register check.

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Donna via donna.lynch@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.

Advertised: 19 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Nov 2026 23:55 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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