About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 7,000 employees working in more than 440 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.

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.

About the role

Permanent part time positions available within our houses in Orange. This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity for you to make a positive impact in a Young Person's life in rural NSW. Working directly with Young People, this position is based in a 24/7 Residential Setting with fortnightly rotating shift rosters. 

You will be part of a rural community located on the lands of the Wiradjuri people. Enjoy the beautiful surrounds of Orange where you will experience good food, wine and a rich history just 45 minutes from Bathurst. You will experience all four seasons where the winters are cold and the summers are hot but the region celebrates and makes the most of each one!  Discover award-winning restaurants, bustling markets and popular festivals.

This role is available on a permanent part time basis. In reward for your skills and experience and passion for the industry, you will have a strong leadership team, an opportunity to progress your career and make a real difference in this community.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor individual plans 
• Provide day to day care, supervision and transport to children and young people
• Actively participate in activities and increase competencies of young people
• Mentoring of young people
• Maintenance of progress notes and report writing
• Support the involvement of family

Skills & Experience

• Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work or similar
• A current Senior First Aid Certificate
• A current unrestricted Driver's Licence
• Ability to work various shifts (sleepover & active nights) throughout the week
• Experience working with young people

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a difference in your community
• Ongoing training, support and career advancement opportunities
• Great salary packaging benefits through Maxxia

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Worker, Residential - Orange enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Life Without Barriers supports the Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability. We believe people with disability need to be heard and for these experiences to influence how support services like ours are delivered. View our statement here (https://bit.ly/2GzZGWA)