Youth Futures: Creating Brighter Futures for Young People

At Youth Futures, we are dedicated to empowering young people and providing them with the support and resources they need to create brighter futures. Established in 1988, we are one of WA’s oldest and largest youth specialist organisations, offering 30+ programs across three core areas:

Homelessness

Education and Training

Support and Wellbeing

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join our team and provide high-quality support to young people facing various challenges. As a Social Worker, you will play an integral role in delivering therapeutic services, fostering mental and emotional wellbeing, and helping young people navigate complex issues, including homelessness, education, and personal challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide individual and group counselling to young people experiencing mental health challenges, trauma, and other life difficulties.

Conduct assessments to understand client needs and develop tailored support plans.

Offer therapeutic interventions using evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and other suitable approaches.

Work collaboratively with clients to empower them in setting and achieving personal goals.

Advocate for clients and support them in accessing external services (e.g., housing, healthcare, education).

Monitor and evaluate progress, adjusting support plans as needed.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date case notes and client records in line with privacy and confidentiality standards.

Collaborate with other team members to provide holistic care and ensure continuity of support.

Provide crisis intervention and support when needed.

Contribute to the development and implementation of wellbeing programs and workshops.

Essential Skills / Qualifications:

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or a related field.

Relevant experience providing counselling and support to young people in a social or community services setting.

Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and youth mental health.

Experience with a range of therapeutic modalities and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and build rapport with young people from diverse backgrounds.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

A current WWC and police clearance would be required.

Valid ‘C’ class WA driver’s license.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Attractive Salary Packaging Options Available

Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing Mentorship, Training, and Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements Available

The base rate for this position is dependent on qualifications and experience, with additional generous salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum).

How to Apply:

Please click "apply now" and submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and passion for working with young people in a therapeutic context.

Youth Futures values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you have any inquiries related to this position, please contact us on 08 9300 2677.

Visit us at: www.youthfutures.com.au

Youth Futures is a child-safe organisation and champions child protection and safety. Youth Futures and Youth Futures Community School are registered and compliant with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission.