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Life Without Barriers

2.9 total rating from 232 reviews

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2.9

232 ratings in total

87%

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49%

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Work/Life balance

3.0

Career development

2.8

Benefits & perks

2.9

Management

2.5

Working environment

2.8

Diversity & equal opportunity

3.3

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1.0

Disability Support Worker

Feb 2024

Gosford & Central Coast NSW

1 to 2 years in the role

Not the best place to start in the industry - too big for their boots. they do not put clients first - was told it's a business to make money

The good things

Being able to make a small difference in the lives of some lovely clients Despite management.

The challenges

Unsupported - heading to support clients without the supporting information - thrown in the deep end. - no support or supervisions whatsoever. I manager that was very reactive and selective with staff.

4 people found this helpful

1.0

Finance Role

Jan 2024

Newcastle NSW 2300

1 to 2 years in the role

Very toxic and micro managed enivorment Poor Leadership & lack of support

The good things

It is great working for the company as they provide excellent tools and applications for the staff to use.

The challenges

- Lack of knowledge from some leaders . Lack of communication and support from senior management - No proper processes and procedures. - High staff turnover and management don't care.

4 people found this helpful

1.0

Manager

Jan 2024

Broome WA 6725

I was traumatised by the experience. Worked very hard to do good things for clients and community but was battling the bureaucracy the entire time. National policies got in the way of common sense and localised needs and context. I would never work there again and would not recommend LWB as an employer.

The good things

The Clients Some of the team members Contributing to community

The challenges

National footprint with no local contexualisation Culture of wrongdoing being rewarded Far too top heavy - Too many chiefs

10 people found this helpful

3.0

Senior Youth Worker

Oct 2023

Bunbury WA 6230

5 to 6 years in the role, former employee

Challenging work but the clients make the job worthwhile

The good things

Clients Co - Workers

The challenges

Management would not listen to the clients rights

4 people found this helpful

1.0

Caseworker

Oct 2023

Ipswich QLD 4305

3 to 4 years in the role

Don’t even bother or waste your time with this company, avoid at all costs

The good things

Not much to say good wise

The challenges

Toxic work environment, horrible managers and team leaders. Other workers are very awful

9 people found this helpful

1.0

House Manager

Sep 2023

Sydney NSW 2000

7 to 8 years in the role

Some positives but many more disappointments.

The good things

Some decent people......

The challenges

The decent ones don't stay.............

6 people found this helpful

3.0

Community Support Worker

Jun 2023

Ipswich QLD 4305

Less than 1 year in the role, current employee

Disheartening

The good things

Supportive boss. Salary sacrifice. Not working night shift/weekends.

The challenges

Most roles are only casual. No career progression. Working alone in sometimes hostile environments. LOTS of driving! Clients not being at home for their shift-wasted time & resources. Software used to develop rosters appears outdated.

3 people found this helpful

5.0

Disability Support Worker

Jun 2023

Alstonville NSW 2477

1 to 2 years in the role, former employee

Great! Enjoyed working here.

The good things

I worked autonomously out in the community with clients. I had a really wonderful time. From my experience, management was really fantastic as well.

The challenges

Wherever challenges presented, I had a great Manager at head office who was very understanding, fair, and supportive.

2.0

Personal Care Worker

Mar 2023

Queensland QLD

3 to 4 years in the role

Client's had minimal choices.

The good things

The clients were great, quite challenging but I learnt many skills and it taught me a lot about myself.

The challenges

Putting forward new ideas to assist in positive changes were not promoted or encouraged, and often to the detrement of clients.

3 people found this helpful

1.0

Disability Support Worker

Feb 2023

Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

5 to 6 years in the role

When i first started i enjoyed working there but with so many changes it has really gone downhill and theres no flexibility from them but you have to be. Lost respect in the team leaders.

The good things

Worked with some great clients and met some lovely colleagues

The challenges

Communication, lack of. Leadership, constantly changing, unprofessional and not qualified for the role. Clients and staff not considered in big changes and made to feel like a number. Clients also feeling frustrated by lack of communication.

8 people found this helpful

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