Residential Support Worker. Casual Adelaide

Adelaide - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SCHADS Award Level 2
24/7 management support via our dedicated 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: Casual

Location: Adelaide

In this role youll work with within 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 or higher in Youth Work Mental Health or other 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 Safe Environments Certificate
Suitable Psychological Assessment for employment within a childrens residential facility
Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates
Current unrestricted Drivers Licence

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check SA Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker screening check.

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document click Apply and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact us 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 Monday 26^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 dedicated 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 ...