Youth Worker. Casual Greater Sydney
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Job Summary
- SCHADS Award Level 2
- Multiple Casual position working across the greater Sydney 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.
Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!
Position: Youth Worker Family Based Care
Employment Type: Casual
Location: Greater Sydney Region
In this role you will be responsible for monitoring family visits between children and their families including transportation. You may also be involved in providing mentorship support to children and young people.
These positions offer shifts between 3-7 hours duration scheduled according to client needs across seven days of the week including mornings afternoons evenings and weekends.
Learn more about Life Without Barriers services for Children Young People & Families here: Responsibilities
- 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.
Skills & Experience
- 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.
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 midnightSunday 1st February 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.
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Direct Support
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
