Youth Worker Case Management

• Full time permanent role based in Leederville
• $86,950.50 plus super and salary packaging
• Great team culture and flexible working environment

Reach further with us

Street Connect is a low barrier, outreach and case management service for young people aged 15 – 25 years who experiencing homeless or at risk of homelessness.  We provide connection, support and referral to young people inner City via the Street Connect bus, and intensive case management and crisis intervention across the metro area.

We are looking for our next Youth Worker who loves working within a team and providing exceptional case management to young people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.  You will engage in weekly assertive outreach within the CBD and advocate at relevant networks and communities.

This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position based in Leederville, WA.

What you will bring

You will use your skills, understanding, and experience in providing a person-centred, strength-based approach in working alongside a diverse group of young people experiencing a unique set of circumstances and complexities.  To be successful in this role, you will have:

•    Tertiary or Diploma level qualification in relevant Youth Work or Human Services discipline, combined with significant skills and experience in youth work and / or people experiencing homelessness. 

•    Ability to engage and build strong, professional working relationships with young people with complex and co-occurring needs

•    Case management experience, safety planning, assessment and crisis intervention skills.

•    Experience providing an outreach service to street present young people 

•    Up to date knowledge of resources and services within youth and homelessness sector.

•    Understanding of the current barriers and difficulties facing young people who are at risk of homelessness or homeless.

•    Commitment to working in a positive team environment.

Your role will  be a unique combination of outreach on the Street Connect Bus and case management across the metro area, with our office based in Leederville. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity.  Outreach shifts are currently on Monday and Friday to 6 pm with 7.5 hour days typical.  Typical hours can be negotiable for the right candidate.

You must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check, a Senior First Aid certificate, WA Drivers Licence with a willingness to obtain an MR bus licence.

Impact and Benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of families and communities across the state.

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Also:-

• A competitive salary from $86,950.50 plus 12% super and salary packaging
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (which equates to circa $4K after tax) plus additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses
• Life-balance friendly working conditions

Apply Now

To apply, please click on the apply buttonand follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter.

For further information please contact Belinda Baker, Coordinator Street Connect, at

We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified.  Please apply without delay

Child Safe:Anglicare WA is organisation committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive:We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart:Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.