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Access 24/7 management support via our National After Hours ServiceAre you an experienced support worker who is calm, patient and confident supporting young people with complex disability and high-care needs?
This is a meaningful opportunity to provide consistent, therapeutic support to a young person living with an acquired brain injury, helping them feel safe, understood and supported in their daily life.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: Intensive Therapeutic Care Worker (Significant Disabilities)Employment Type: CasualLocation: Tweed HeadsAs a Therapeutic Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting a young person living with an acquired brain injury (ABI) who is non-verbal and has complex, high-care support needs.
You will provide compassionate, person-centred care that promotes the young person's safety, wellbeing, independence, and quality of life.
Using a trauma-informed and therapeutic approach, you will build a safe, consistent, and trusting relationship that promotes emotional regulation and wellbeing.Our residential homes operate 24/7,



and successful applicants will have the opportunity to work a roster which can include morning, afternoon, sleepovers, active nights and weekend shifts.Learn more about Life Without Barriers and our services for Children, Young People & Families here: services/child-youth-and-family/*The Employer considers that being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act ****, and as such ask only females applyRole requirements:Hold or be actively completing a Diploma in Community Services or related field (or higher) (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 disabilityExperience providing personal care, manual handling and administrating medicationA current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificateSuccessful 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.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
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📌 Disability Youth Worker (Tweed Heads)
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 Tweed Heads