Respect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance, Professionalism.Join an organisation that makes a real difference within the community.About CentrecareCentrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields and South West regions.The RoleCentrecare is searching for a Youth Worker to be responsible for engaging and building relationships within the community who thrives on activity to enable increased youth engagement with Centrecare services. The role aims to provide short term support to young people (12-18 years), who are at risk of poor life outcomes living in the service area of Kalgoorlie, Coolgardie and Kambalda.You will have a passion to work with young people taking on a case management approach of 10-12 clients at a time to engage them in (not limited to) community events, schooling, family, recreation, art, sports and music.Ability to communicate effectively with young male and female clients.Facilitate, coordinate and deliver a range of outreach and community/youth events: sport, recreation, art, music, dance and on-country excursions/camps.Link young people and their families with internal Centrecare programs and other external agencies.Able to lead and be a positive role model to youth who reside in Goldfields communities.About YouRecognised qualifications in Community Development, Social Work, Social Sciences, Youth Work and related disciplines or equivalent OR relevant experience in the area of general counselling, family support and/or youth counselling.Experience in Outreach work – e.g. community settings, home settings, detention centres and at other agency locations.Demonstrated ability to work across cultures.Able to work flexible hours Monday to Friday as negotiated up to 8:30pm Monday to Friday.Ability to stay a maximum of 4 nights in the outreach community as required.Possession of a current 'C' class driver’s license.Working with Children's Check.National Police Certificate.BenefitsRegional zone allowance included annual salary.Comprehensive training and development.Annual leave loading at 17.5%.5 days of additional paid leave pro rata.Twelve weeks paid Maternity Leave.Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank.Study Leave of five hours per week after two years of service.Insurance cover to and from work.Employee Assistance Program.If you are looking for your next challenge and want to work with an inclusive and dynamic team, we would like to hear from you. In return, you will be offered a flexible and supportive environment as well as a number of attractive staff benefits. You will be making a difference to your local and surrounding community!How To ApplyClick Apply now and you will be directed to our online job board where further details can be found on the vacancy description. Please note successful applicants must meet the selection criteria.Position closes 8 June 2025Should you have any queries, please contact Human Resources on (08) 9288 2244At CentrecareChildren feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. harm. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations 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.We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: We are committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap
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