Are you passionate about making a difference?

We are looking for a Youth Worker to join us to provide high quality case work and support services to young people leaving state care.

Our ideal applicant will have:

• Certificate IV in Youth Work or relevant human services and/or equivalent experience working in this field
• Proven relevant experience in working with young people, preferably with those who have experienced Out of Home Care
• Demonstrate the ability to work with young people to develop independent life skills that are developmentally appropriate
• Proven ability to work as an effective member of a team
• Demonstrate an understanding of interpersonal relationships involving young people, their families and carers
• Proven understanding of the cultural issues Aboriginal young people face as they prepare to leave care and move into independent living
• Demonstrated ability in case recording, report writing and the development of individual transition plans
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current satisfactory National Police Clearance
• Current WA Driver’s licence

The Role

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Establish rapport with the young people as well as their carers and parents to develop trust, build self-esteem, manage difficult behaviour and deal with interpersonal conflict to establish and support sound independent life skills
• Use a case management approach to develop appropriate independent life skill programs that recognise the physical, emotional and social needs of young people
• Participate in a range of physical activities including prosocial, recreational, and educational activities to ensure active interaction with the young people referred to the program
• Identify and maintain appropriate resources for young people and carers including referral sources, resource materials and information
• Undertake assessments of young people to identify needs, assess situations and risks, monitor behaviour and relationships
• Establish networks with other service providers to advocate for, and broker, young people’s access to these services
• Please refer to the Position Description for a comprehensive list of essential experience and personal qualities.

About Wanslea

Wanslea was founded in Western Australia 80 years ago and offers services across WA, the Northern Territory and Tasmania. We are a compassionate, caring organisation that supports families and their children with a diverse range of programs. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and actively seek to engage people who share our values; we Care, we Collaborate, we are Accountable, we have Courage, we Celebrate.

Why join Wanslea?

"Through opportunity and community, we grow people."

At Wanslea, you’re encouraged to be your true self! People aren’t pegs, so we don’t have ‘holes’ for you to fit into. People of all cultural backgrounds, ethnicity, age, ability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, identity or other are welcome, and encouraged to apply.

At Wanslea, we’re committed to cultivating a healthy, positive and growth enabling environment. We are proud of our wide-ranging benefits package which is available to all full-time employees, including:

• Fixed Term - Part- time position until 31 January 2026 (22.5 hours per week)

• Location: Rockingham/Mandurah

• Level 4/5 role starting from $84,964.71 per annum plus superannuation

• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per annum tax-free

• Additional paid break between Christmas and New Year

• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about diversity and inclusion

• Amazing people and rewarding team culture with highly capable and welcoming colleagues

Apply Now

Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Position Description.

To learn more about Wanslea visit: http://www.wanslea.org.au

To view the position description, please follow the link below:

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Wanslea reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Wanslea encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.