Respite Support Worker jobs

Job no: 507063
Employment type: Casual
Location: Perth
Categories: Child, Youth & Family

• SCHADS Award Level 2
• 24/7 management support via our National After-Hours Service
• 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.

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

Role: Residential Support Worker (ARYA Service)

Employment Type: Casual

Location: Belmont, WA

As a Residential Support Worker within our AYRA service, you will work alongside a dedicated to create a safe, nurturing, and homelike environment for young people aged between 14 to 18 years.

In this role, you will support young people to develop independence, manage emotions, strengthen problem solving skills, and re-engage with education and the wider community. Drawing on your experience with at risk youth, including those affected by alcohol and other drugs, homelessness, or other complex needs, you will mentor and guide young people while facilitating structured programs and workshops focused on building practical life skills.

Successful Applicants must be available and willing to work a varied shifts that include active overnights and weekends.

Learn more about Life Without Barriers ARYA Service here: Homelessness Support Services | Life Without Barriers,

Key Responsibilities

• Support at-risk youth to achieve goals in Individual Case Plans and develop independence, including daily living skills such as cooking, housework, and laundry
• Encourage and support young people’s interests, education, and engagement with the community
• Build positive relationships, mentor young people, and collaborate with them to achieve meaningful outcomes
• Manage behavioural escalations and assist with emotional regulation using trauma-informed approaches
• Facilitate structured programs and workshops to develop practical life skills and personal growth
• Work closely with the care team to maintain progress notes, report incidents, and administer medication when required

Skills & Experience

• Certificate IV in Youth Work, Mental Health or a relevant qualification or willingness to work towards)
• Demonstrated employment history providing support and crisis intervention to at risk young people experiencing complex challenges, including trauma, neglect, homelessness, alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues, and behaviours of concern. Note: Applicants without this experience are unable to be considered.
• Prior experience working with young people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to facilitate structured programs, workshops and activities that develop independent living skills
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills with the ability to maintain professional boundaries while building positive relationships
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates
• Current unrestricted Driver’s Licence

Experience delivering behavioural management approaches including TCI, positive behaviour support, trauma informed care or residential care models such as Sanctuary or CARE will be highly regarded.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, WA Working with Children Check and WA DCP395 check.

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact us via recruitment@lwb.org.au

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

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 25th October 2026

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

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