Residential Youth Worker

1 week ago

Perth, Australia Mission Australia Full time

$46 p/h + Penalties + Super- Casual Contract- Location: YASS Victoria Park, WA- Rewarding work - know you are making a real difference every day

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more

about us

and

our purpose


Your Opportunity

The

Youth Accommodation Support Services

(YASS) provides support, assistance and accommodation for young people who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. The service provides support to vulnerable young people by connecting them to school, work, vocational training and other support services whilst assisting them to obtain long term housing.

This is a 24 hour service with a rotating roster, therefore applicants must be available to work evening, night and also weekend shifts when required.

The Residential Youth Worker will provide holistic care and work within a Trauma Informed Practice model to support to young people living on site in crisis accommodation. To be successful you will need experience working within the youth sector in a residential setting.

Your Key Responsibilities
- Induct clients into the service
- Develop relationships with young people adhering to boundaries of care practice
- Support young people to progress towards achieving their goals and develop living skills
- Maintain standards of conduct for the service to contribute to the program success
- Update case notes and use appropriate record keeping ensuring compliance in the program
- Monitor clients personal care and hygiene and provide guidance
- Collaborate with the team in the care and management of youth at risk
- Facilitate educational groups and recreational activities

Requirements for Success

With a background in the Child, Youth & Family, Homelessness and/or Community Services sector, you will be confident working alone and in a youth residential setting. Other requirements include:

- Relevant Youth Work or Community Services qualification - minimum certificate IV
- Prior relevant experience and sound understanding of issues facing youth and homelessness
- Demonstrated experience working with young people with high and complex needs
- Demonstrated compliance with the Code of Ethics for Youth Workers in WA
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
- Be computer literate in Microsoft programs
- Be willing to work as part of a roster which includes nights and weekends
- Hold a valid Drivers’ Licence

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve.

We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

Find out more about a

career with Mission Australia



Your benefits
- Rewarding work - every day you know you’re making a real difference
- Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers
- Free external, confidential counselling and access to
- chaplaincy support

How to apply

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