AS a Senior Youth Worker, you will make a positive and lasting difference to children and young people through the provision of quality care in a family setting whilst working within the parameters of the Key Assets Practice Framework. You will support the case manager and team/program manager and lead the Youth Worker team around each young person to implement therapeutic interventions.
Responsibilities
* Observe and implement Child Protection and Child Safe Procedures, Better Care Better Services Standards and adhere to Safer Care Guidelines.
* Provide direct care to individuals on a rostered basis, including overnight support, assisting in meeting social, emotional, educational/vocational, health, recreational and cultural needs while achieving their independent living goals.
* Contribute to the assessment of need and the development of individual therapeutic/goal plans for young people in consultation with the key care team.
* Work closely with the case worker and therapy team to ensure fully integrated service delivery.
* Lead in developing a positive team culture, including contributing to the learning of colleagues and continuous improvement.
* Complete required documentation, reports and administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
Qualifications
* Training/qualifications in youth or social work or community services.
* At least 3 years of experience working directly with children/young people in the OOHC sector.
* Demonstrated experience and understanding of trauma‐informed therapeutic care to assist in de‐escalating and responding to critical incidents.
* Knowledge of Child Protection practice, the impact of trauma, National Standards for Disability Services, OOHC and the Disability Sector.
* Excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Benefits
* Work‐Life Balance: Hybrid work arrangements and flexibility where possible.
* Health and Wellbeing: Discounted health insurance and gym memberships, confidential counselling services and 5 weeks of annual leave after 2 years' continuous service.
* Professional Development: Access to a learning fund for subsidised professional development.
* Salary Packaging: Tax‐free salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum.
The Fine Print
* Applications close: 7 June 2026 at 5pm WST.
* Successful candidates will be required to undergo a 395 Dept of Communities Check and hold (or be willing to obtain) a valid Working with Children Check.
* Full Australian driver's licence required and travel within the region is required.
Key Assets Australia is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion. Key Assets is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and well‐being of all children and young people.
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