Social Worker – Young Care Leavers Legal Service

Youthlaw; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 59,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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12% superannuation

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Youthlaw is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Young Care Leavers Legal Service in Melbourne. The role provides trauma-informed, culturally safe social work support to young people exiting out-of-home care, in conjunction with legal services.

You will help clients navigate housing, income, education and health systems, working closely with a dedicated lawyer to deliver holistic support and contribute to sector learning.

Qualifications

• Experienced Social Worker with understanding of care-leaver needs.
• Experienced in trauma-informed practice and safeguarding.
• Ability to work flexibly with teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, culturally safe social work support to young people recently exiting care.
• Collaborate with a lawyer to deliver coordinated legal-social support.
• Assist with housing, income, education, health, and care navigation.
• Contribute to systemic advocacy and sector learning.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Risk assessment

Culturally safe practice

Flexible client support

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Youthlaw is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Young Care Leavers Legal Service in Melbourne. The role provides trauma-informed, culturally safe social work support to young people exiting out-of-home care, in conjunction with legal services.

You will help clients navigate housing, income, education and health systems, working closely with a dedicated lawyer to deliver holistic support and contribute to sector learning.