Residential Support Worker. Permanent Part Time & Casual- Perth (South of River)

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Job Location:

Perth, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 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.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!

Role: Residential Support Worker

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time & Casual

Location: Perth South of the river

In this role youll work with a live-in Senior Residential Carer and a supportive team to provide a safe homelike environment where children and young people can develop independence manage emotions strengthen problem-solving skills and reconnect with education and community.

Our residential homes care for children and young people 24/7 so applicants must be available and willing to work a variety of shifts including afternoons evenings and weekends.

Learn more about Life Without Barriers and our services for Children Young People & Families here: young people to achieve goals in Individual Case Plans

Promote independence and build community connections

Encourage and support young peoples 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

Role Requirements

Certificate IV in Youth Work Mental Health or a relevant qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
Experience with young people 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 Drivers 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.

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document click Apply and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Kristy Crowe via

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 11^th January 2026

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 clients individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply

SCHADS Award Level 224/7 management support via our National After-Hours ServiceGenerous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging Fitness Passport More!At Life Without Barriers were all about creating safe supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day we work cl...