Make a real difference to the lives of homeless young people in the Wheatbelt

Join a values-driven organisation with a great team culture

From SCHADS 3.1 casual rate, plus shift loadings and superannuation

About us

Avon Community Services is a not-for-profit charity that has proudly served Wheatbelt communities for almost 40 years with dedicated youth centres, programs and services. We are passionate about providing opportunities and supporting local young people to meet their needs and aspirations.

About the role

Casual Client Support Workers are sought to be rostered to work in our supported youth accommodation service for homeless young people aged 15-25 years.

As a Client Support Worker you will:

Work in a trauma-informed way to maintain a welcoming, inclusive and safe space for diverse young people living in the house, which includes cultural safety for Aboriginal young people.

Successfully engage and support young people to build their confidence using a strengths-based, youth participation approach.

Foster the development of young people's life skills to support their case plan goals towards independence and exiting the service, through individual support as well as group programs.

Assess and manage risk and complete accurate case notes.

Respond effectively to any crisis situations that may arise.

About you

You are passionate about using strengths-based approaches to working with young people and being a positive role model and mentor for them.

To thrive in this role you will have:

A track record of working with young people with complex needs in a trauma informed way.

Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain rapport and trust, facilitate groups/programs and work effectively with young people and a range of stakeholders.

Demonstrated reliability to work autonomously, without direct supervision, within the parameters of legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures.

Knowledge or experience in the development of risk plans, case management plans, case plan reviews and writing case notes.

Successful candidates must have a relevant qualification (or willingness to obtain), maintain a current National Police Clearance, Working With Children Check, and an unrestricted Drivers Licence, First Aid Certificate.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply now

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

For a full position description email: [email protected].

To apply, please email: [email protected] attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter addressing the key selection criteria.

Applications will be reviewed as they come in and will close Monday 14 July 2025.

Inclusion: Avon Community Services is creating a workplace that celebrates and advances diversity and inclusion. To achieve this, we seek team members who reflect the diversity of our communities and are passionate about driving positive change. Everyone is welcome and valued here.

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