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• Annual Salary: $190,600 per year + Super + 5 weeks annual leave
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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: Senior Residential Care Worker – Live In

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (7days on / 7days off roster)

Location: Perth, WA

Remuneration: $190,600 per year + Super + 5 weeks annual leave

In this role, you’ll provide care and support for up to 4 children aged 0–12 years in our temporary residential care home, creating a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive.

Working a roster of 7 days on and 7 days off, you’ll support their wellbeing, development, and daily needs through supervision, age-appropriate activities, and positive engagement designed specifically for children in this age group.

You will be supported by a House Manager and a team of Residential Support Workers, ensuring the home runs smoothly and meets the needs of the children. Using your trauma-informed, child-focused approach, you’ll provide practical care and emotional support, helping children feel safe, respected, and supported.

Learn more about Life Without Barriers services for Children, Young People & Families here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/child-youth-and-family/

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 therapeutic care and supervision for up to four children aged 0–12 years, creating a safe, nurturing and culturally responsive home that supports their growth, development and independence.
• Act as a positive role model and engage children in age-appropriate activities such as play, creative learning and structured routines that promote self worth, social skills and emotional growth.
• Support family and social connections by encouraging positive relationships with parents, siblings, peers and other important people and facilitating visits where appropriate.
• Deliver daily living and household support including cleaning, transport, meal preparation and routines tailored to the needs of younger children.
• Respond to trauma related needs and behaviours with empathy using trauma informed approaches suited to children aged 0–12 years.
• Follow care plans to maintain high standards of care, record information accurately, collaborate with the team and participate in ongoing training.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant Diploma or Degree level qualification in Social and Community Services or significant relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience providing residential and therapeutic care for children and young people with complex behaviours and trauma, ideally as a live-in carer
• Proven ability to build professional nurturing relationships with children and young people between the ages of 0-12 years.
• Experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, understanding their cultural needs and traditions
• Demonstrated knowledge of complex trauma and its effects on children and young people and how it impacts their behaviour
• Strong peer support, teamwork, problem solving and conflict management skills
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates
• A current and unrestricted driver’s licence

Experience in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Children and Residential Experiences (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:

Applications Open: Tuesday 25th August 2026

Applications Close: Thursday 24th September 2026

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Kristy Crowe 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.

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.