Youth Workers - Casual - Newcastle

• SCHADS Award Level 2
• Multiple Casual positions, working across the Newcastle region
• Generous employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More!

At Life Without Barriers, we deliver inclusive, trauma-informed services that support children, young people, families, and carers to thrive.

From foster care, family support, residential care and youth programs, we work alongside communities to create safe, supportive environments where every child and young person can reach their potential.

• →Monitor and facilitate contact between the child or young person and the family member. 
• →Ensure the safety and well-being of the child or young person and those participating in the visit.
• →Establish rapport with children and young people through mentoring or youth work. 
• →Provide transportation
• →Complete report writing after each contact with a child or young person. 
• →Access rostering and shift information through email, calendar and MS Teams. 

• Certificate IV in Community Services, Youth Work, or other relevant qualifications to the industry.
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and Provide CPR (HLTAID009) certifications
• Current Unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence. 
• Comprehensively insured vehicle with child lock system and back seat capacity. 
• Confident in using a variety computer systems and outlook.
• Previous experience working with children and young people.
• Passion & commitment to improving the quality of life, skills and independence of children and young people. 

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 Emma Kennedy 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: 06 May 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 31 May 2026 23:55 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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