Youth Worker

St John of God Horizon House provides safe, stable accommodation and tailored support for young people aged 16 to 22 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Western Australia and Victoria. 

At Horizon House, we provide strengths-based, trauma-informed care that recognises each young person’s unique experiences, abilities and goals. Our role is not to replace parents or guardians, but to support young people to develop the skills, confidence and connections they need to move forward independently. 

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to join our Horizon House team in Geraldton in a permanent part-time role working 38 hours per fortnight.

In this rewarding role, you will support young people within a residential care environment, helping them develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to live independently. Working closely with the Support Coordinator, you will provide day-to-day support, advocacy and guidance while delivering tailored Independent Living Skills programs that meet the unique needs of each resident.

The role works to a fixed fortnightly roster and includes sleep shifts, split shifts, weekends and Public Holidays as required by the roster. Flexibility and availability to work all rostered shifts are essential. Applicable shift, weekend and public holiday penalty rates apply.

The Position

• Provide safe and stable long-term accommodation to a young people who are at risk of being homelessness.
• Able to provide outreach, therapeutic and practical support to meet the continuum of care arrangements for young people with complex needs.
• Assist young people to realise their aspirations and potential integration into mainstream society.
• Provide support to young people in areas including independent living skills, involvement in education, training and employment services. 
• Enhance a young person’s wellbeing and personal development through engagement with the broader resources and supports available in the community.
• Monitor and respond to the supportive and developmental needs of young people in a manner suited to their culture, gender and developmental needs.
• Engage in an emphatic way with young people to effectively maintain strong relationships to allow effective outcomes of case management.

You will have a sound understanding of the special needs of adolescents and trauma-informed care, together with recent experience working with at-risk young people, extensive experience in an area related to youth work and knowledge of the Privacy Legislation and Occupational, Health & Safety Act Regulations.

Successful applicants will hold a Certificate IV in Youth Work or similar, State’s Drivers Licence, First Aid Certificate and Working with Children Card.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $80,263 to $86,073 per annum (pro rara for part-time) plus 12% superannuation

• Permanent part-time, working 38 hours per fortnight
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  • Novated leasing 
  • work related expenses
  • self-education and
  • additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Access to gym membership, fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

All applicants are asked to submit a CV and covering letter (of no more than one (1) page) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements. 

For enquiries contact Joanne Peet, Support Coordinator on 0447 275 494.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.  Apply today!

At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.