Intensive Therapeutic Care Worker. Casual - Grafton

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Employment type: Casual, Part Time
Location: Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast
Categories: Child, Youth & Family

- Access 24/7 management support via our National After Hours Service
- Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More!
- Hourly Rate from $49.41 per hour + super (Dependent on qualifications & experience)

At Life Without Barriers, we’re 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 — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.

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

Role: Residential Youth Worker (Intensive Therapeutic Care & Significant Disabilities)

Employment Type: Casual

Location: Grafton

As a Therapeutic Youth Worker you’ll be a key support for children & young people aged 12 to 17 years who’ve experienced childhood trauma, abuse, or neglect. Some of the children and young people we care for may also have a disability or complex medical needs requiring specialised support, including personal care.

Our residential homes operate 24/7,



therefore it is essential that successful applicants are able and willing to work a roster which regularly includes afternoon, sleepover and weekend shifts.

- Hold or be actively completing a Diploma in Community Services or related field (or higher) OR hold relevant experience and complete Diploma qualification offered by LWB. (Please note: a qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience)
- Experience supporting Children, Young People and/or People with disability
- A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate
- Willingness to assist with activities of daily living, including personal care (if required).

Successful candidates will be required to explicit probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, NSW Working with Children Check and NSW Residential Care Workers Register check.

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

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: 29 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Aug :55 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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📌 Intensive Therapeutic Care Worker. Casual - Grafton
🏢 Life Without Barriers
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