Youth Worker

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

St John of God Social Outreach Horizon House empowers and supports young people at risk of homelessness to build the life they want by providing a safe and stable home. Young people can find themselves at risk of homelessness for many reasons. When they do, we're here with a safe home and the space and support they need to build a life they want.

More than a roof over their head, our team works with young people to understand who they are and what they want to do. Then, we work together to develop the skills and access the support they need to look after themselves and move on.

Your role

We are currently seeking motivated Youth Workers to join our Horizon House service in Wilson and Wanneroo, on a permanent part-time basis.

One position at Wilson and Wanneroo, fortnightly hours 54, these are overnight shifts with a sleep allowance. Monday: 15:00pm - 08:30am, Tuesdays: 16:30pm - 08:30am, Wednesdays: 16:30pm-10:00am.

One position at Wilson, overnight shifts with a sleep allowance, fortnightly hours 38. Week 1: Friday 14:30pm-08:30am, Saturday 16:30pm-08:30am, Sunday 16:30pm - 10:30am. Week 2: Thursday 15:00pm-09:00am.

The Position

• Provide safe and stable long-term accommodation to a young people who are at risk of being homelessness.
• Able to provide outreach, therapeutic and practical support to meet the continuum of care arrangements for young people with complex needs.
• Assist young people to realise their aspirations and potential integration into mainstream society.
• Provide support to young people in areas including independent living skills, involvement in education, training and employment services.
• Enhance a young person's wellbeing and personal development through engagement with the broader resources and supports available in the community.
• Monitor and respond to the supportive and developmental needs of young people in a manner suited to their culture, gender and developmental needs.
• Engage in an emphatic way with young people to effectively maintain strong relationships to allow effective outcomes of case management.

You will have a sound understanding of the special needs of adolescents and trauma-informed care, together with recent experience working with at-risk young people, extensive experience in an area related to youth work and knowledge of the Privacy Legislation and Occupational, Health & Safety Act Regulations.

Successful applicants will hold a Certificate IV in Youth Work or similar, State's Drivers Licence, First Aid Certificate and Working with Children Card.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer:

• Salary: $76,621 to $82,169 (pro-rata for part-time) plus 12% superannuation
• Overnight allowance
• Permanent part time, 27 hour per week

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

• Novated leasing

• work related expenses
• self-education and

• additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

For enquiries contact Kiera Vickers, Support Coordinator on

If suitable candidates are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date

At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.