Make a real impact. Every shift is a chance to change a life. As a casual Therapeutic Youth Worker with Lifestyle Solutions in Maitland and Newcastle, you’ll support young people in care to feel secure, build trust, and believe in their futures. If you’re calm, compassionate, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you

Currently, we are looking for candidates available to work rotating rosters including weekends and overnights shifts as below:
0600-1400
1400-2200/Sleepover shift

Paid induction is on the 23rd of November running to the 27th of November. You must be available to attend the induction.
If you aren't free during this time but still interested, please apply We run inductions regularly.

- $45.28 - 46.70 (pending qualifications) per hour plus penalties and Super
- Salary packaging, up to $15,900 tax-free – take home more of your pay
- Entertainment card, up to $2,650
- Dining, travel and retail discounts
- Guidance on government-funded Cert IV training
- Paid face to face and online training, career development
- Supportive and passionate team

What You’ll Bring

- Relevant qualifications or willingness to enroll in a Diploma in Youth Work, Community Services, Disability, Education, Mental Health or related field




- Experience supporting children and/or young people with complex needs
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Empathy, resilience, and a solutions-focused mindset
- Unrestricted NSW driver’s license

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma, neglect, or challenging life circumstances, creating safe, stable, and nurturing environments to help them develop emotional regulation, life skills, and positive relationships.

- Active support: meal prep, dressing, transportation, social outings, plan for and achieve daily goals
- Health support: administer and document medication and follow health support plans
- Positive behaviour support: manage behaviours, triggers and escalations
- Safeguarding: ensure safety of you and the young person, documentation and reports

Ready to Change Lives?

We Celebrate Diversity

Lifestyle Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We champion inclusion and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTI communities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

📌 Youth Workers (Newcastle)
🏢 Lifestyle Solutions
📍 Newcastle