Residential Youth Worker – Overnight & Weekend Role

Anglicare WA; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 71,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Super

Salary Packaging

Great workplace culture

Job summary

Anglicare WA is seeking a Residential Youth Worker for the Foyer Oxford team in Perth. The role focuses on supporting young people in crisis, delivering tailored safety and wellbeing strategies, and assisting with learning and independent living skills through structured case plans.

The position is part-time (0.4 FTE) with overnight and weekend shifts. Penalties apply for certain shifts, and compensation includes 12% Super and Salary Packaging options.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Youth Work or equivalent skills and experience
• Ability to engage and build strong relationships with and motivate ‘at risk’ young people
• Ability to work independently and autonomously, appropriately responding to crises as necessary
• Ability to accept, respect and work with young people from diverse backgrounds and beliefs
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated behaviour management, conflict resolution, advocacy and negotiation skills
• Record keeping skills and comfort with computer software
• Up to date knowledge of resources in the youth services field
• Some flexibility for shifts, including weekends, public holidays and sleep-overs

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional, practical and advocacy support to young people in the Foyer Oxford community
• Deliver youth work aligned with case management plans and independent living skills development
• Engage residents through arts, sports, and activities to foster learning and development
• Work overnight and weekend shifts as part of a part-time schedule
• Maintain accurate records and collaborate with the wider team to ensure safety and wellbeing

Skills

Relationship building

Crisis response

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Record keeping

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Job description

Anglicare WA is seeking a Residential Youth Worker for the Foyer Oxford team in Perth. The role focuses on supporting young people in crisis, delivering tailored safety and wellbeing strategies, and assisting with learning and independent living skills through structured case plans.

The position is part-time (0.4 FTE) with overnight and weekend shifts. Penalties apply for certain shifts, and compensation includes 12% Super and Salary Packaging options.