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About the Role
We are currently expanding our Residential Youth Support Worker team and will be recruiting in the Greater Hobart Area. This will be a great position for someone that wants to make a change in Children and Young Person's lives.
A genuinely rewarding Permanent Part-Time or Casual role, with most time spent in the house or participating in recreational activities. You will be working directly with children and young people; The positions are based in a 24/7 Residential Setting with fortnightly rotating shift rosters.
Suitable applicants will be asked to attend an Information Session and Interview, held in-person, on Wednesday, 26th November 2025 at the North Hobart Oval - Hisense Room
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day to day care, supervision and transport to children and young people
- Actively participate in activities and increase competencies of young people
- Form and maintain professional, nurturing relationships
- Develop, implement and monitor individual plans
- Actively support the child/young person to develop and maintain social skills
- Maintenance of progress notes and report writing
Skills & Experience
- Certificate 4 in Community Services, Youth Work, Mental Health, or similar is preferred
- A current First Aid and CPR Certificate, or willingness to complete prior to commencement
- A current unrestricted Australian Driver Licence
- Ability to work various shifts (sleepover & active nights) throughout the week
- Prior knowledge and/or experience working with children or young people
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Vulnerable People check
Benefits
- Work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations
- Life Without Barriers offers ongoing training, support and career advancement opportunities
- Flexible working hours
How to Express your Interest
Send us your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.
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 may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice. Applications will close Monday 24th November 2025
