Youth Worker (Towards Ending Homelessness for Young Queenslanders).
Permanent Part Time - Moreton Region
Be part of Life Without Barriers newly launched Youth Housing service in Queensland
Work in a supportive environment focused on positive outcomes for young people
Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More!
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.
Role:
Youth Worker
Location:
Moreton Bay Region (Caboolture, Redcliffe, Deception Bay and surrounds)
Employment Type:
Permanent Part Time
As a Youth Worker in our Towards Ending Homelessness for Young Queenslanders service, you will support young people to build safety, stability and independence.
Working in home and community settings, you will assist with daily routines, practical tasks, behaviour support and life skills while providing consistent guidance and encouragement.
You will build robust, trusting relationships and respond in a trauma informed way, helping young people stay engaged in housing, education, health and community supports that promote long term stability and positive outcomes.
Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with young people, providing consistent support and engagement
Assist young people to access and maintain safe and stable accommodation
Provide day to day support including routines, transport, and practical assistance to build stability and independence
Develop independent living skills including budgeting, cooking,



personal care and household responsibilities
Encourage participation in education, employment and community supports that strengthen long term stability and connection
Work as part of a team to provide trauma informed support, respond to behaviour appropriately and complete required documentation in line with plans and procedures
Skills & Experience
Hold, or be actively working towards a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential Care) or similar qualification
Experience supporting young people, ideally those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Ability to support young people with daily routines and skill development, responding to behaviour using observation, problem solving and de-escalation strategies
Demonstrated understanding of trauma informed practice, attachment and child development and their impact on behaviour and engagement
Strong communication and teamwork skills with ability to consistently follow care plans, policies and therapeutic frameworks
Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and Provide CPR (HLTAID009) certificate/s
Queensland Driver's Licence
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and any relevant stated based checks.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 13th September ****
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.
Support young Queenslanders at risk of homelessness to access housing, build skills and achieve lasting stability.
Support young Queenslanders at risk of homelessness to access housing, build skills and achieve lasting stability.
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📌 Youth Worker (Towards Ending Homelessness For Young Queenslanders). Permanent Part Time - Moreton Region (Caboolture)
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