Young Parents Inclusion Worker

• Join a values driven, life friendly organisation
• $86,950.50 plus 12% super and salary packaging
• Part time (0.8 FTE) max term opportunity ending 30 June 2027

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Foyer Oxford provides young people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness with fully self-contained transitional housing for up to two years, combined with personalised 24/7 support and opportunities to access education, training and employment.

TheYoung Parents Inclusion Worker, as part of the Foyer Oxford team, will, through a strengths-based community development, integrated and person-centred approach, work to empower young parents and families in their parenting journey.  This will include planning, coordinating and delivering individual, group and community engagement activities around childhood development and parenting skills as well as working collaboratively with other local services, stakeholders and networks to meet the parenting needs of Foyer Oxford young parents and families.

This is part time 4 days per week contract until 30 June 2027. There is a requirement to attend regular team meetings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays but other days of work (Mon- Fri) are negotiable. Some flexibility may be required to engage effectively with young parents and their children, including occasional evening work.

What you will bring

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Diploma level qualification in Human Services, child development, community development or equivalent.
• Up to date knowledge of resources and training in the childhood development, parenting skills, specific to young parents.
• Group facilitation and education skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to and experience working from strengths based, capacity building and community development principles.
• Demonstrated networking capability including ability to broker relationships and partnerships and services.
• Experience and ability to accept, respect and work with young parents:
• from a broad range of backgrounds and abilities
• from different cultures, particularly with Aboriginal & CaLD young people
• from all belief systems.
• Organisational skills in order to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of youth housing and accommodation systems
• Providing general case management support to a small number of young parents and actively contributing to assessment, goal planning and collaborative support processes for others.

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a current WA Working with Children Check, a WA Drivers Licence and First Aid.

A police record is not an automatic barrier to employment with us. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we review any disclosures on an individual basis, focusing on relevance to the role.

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 per annum + 12% superannuation
• 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
• 3 additional leave days over the festive period
• Life-balance friendly working conditions

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work.  We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities.  We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better.  We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it's hard.

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Apply Now

If the opportunity excites you to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours then we want to hear from you.

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

For further information please contact Daniel Langlands, Community Development Coordinator at Foyer Oxford on

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 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.

We are proud to have a dedicated Aboriginal Staff Engagement and Cultural Lead to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and employees throughout recruitment and employment, reflecting our commitment to being a culturally safe and supportive employer.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.