YFS - Youth Support Worker

Yaandina Community Services; Roebourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote allowance

Superannuation

Salary packaging

Conferences and training

Job summary

Yaandina Community Services seeks a Youth Support Worker for our Roebourne Youth Centre on a permanent part-time basis. You will deliver trauma-informed support, run life-skills programs, and ensure a welcoming, inclusive environment for local youth.

You will work with families and other service providers to create wraparound support, building resilience and confidence in young people. A hands-on role with real community impact.

Qualifications

• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance are required.
• Senior First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) is required.
• Mental Health First Aid - Youth qualification is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for engaging with families from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and deliver trauma-informed support to young people facing adversity.
• Create and run low-barrier recreational and life skills programs.
• Supervise the youth centre and respond calmly to incidents; collaborate with local groups and service providers.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Verbal communication

Written communication

De-escalation

Education

Working with Children Check

National Police Clearance

Senior First Aid

Mental Health First Aid - Youth

Certificate in Youth Work (CH404221)

Job description

Yaandina Community Services is looking for a Youth Support Worker to join our Roebourne Youth Centre on a permanent part time basis. We run centre-based after-school activities and holiday programs designed to support young people by helping them build resilience and manage their lives with confidence. You'll work with a holistic approach, partnering with families and other service providers to create wraparound support in a welcoming, inclusive environment. This is a hands-on role where you'll make a real difference in the lives of local young people.

Duties include but not limited to.

• Build trust and deliver trauma-informed support to young people facing adversity, with a focus on their active participation in decision‑making
• Create and run low-barrier recreational and life skills programs tailored to diverse and disengaged youth in your community
• Supervise the youth centre, respond calmly to incidents, and work collaboratively with local community groups and service providers

Role Requirements

• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance
• Valid driver's licence and Senior First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Mental Health First Aid - Youth qualification
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust with young people and families from diverse backgrounds
• Competency in recognising early signs of distress and de-escalating volatile situations using trauma-informed approaches

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate in Youth Work (CH404221) or a related qualification
• Demonstrated understanding of socio-economic challenges and community dynamics affecting local young people
• Experience working with young people in community or youth service settings, with a track record of creating inclusive, low-barrier programs

Salary and benefits:

• Hourly rate is based off the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS) pending qualifications and experience.
• Remote allowance
• Superannuation
• Salary packaging options available
• Conferences and training courses available