Youth Lead Practitioner — Flexible Perth Role

Henderson Healthcare; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development & training

Career progression

Job summary

Henderson Healthcare is seeking a Youth Lead Practitioner to deliver specialist support for young people across Perth, including West Perth, Joondalup and Rockingham. The role offers flexible full-time or part-time arrangements (minimum 4 days per week) and opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.

You will work with families, educators and external partners to provide person-centred interventions, leveraging trauma-informed practice and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or Youth Work (essential)
• Current membership with AASW or YWA, or eligibility and willingness to obtain membership
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience required
• Australian Driver's Licence
• Full Australian working rights
• Availability to work either full-time or part-time (minimum 4 days per week)
• Strong understanding of youth development, trauma-informed practice and person-centred approaches
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support and intervention services to young people with complex social, emotional, behavioural and family challenges
• Collaborate with families, educators and external stakeholders to deliver person-centred support
• Work with internal teams to achieve positive outcomes

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship-building

Education

Degree in Social Work or Youth Work

Job description

Henderson Healthcare is seeking a Youth Lead Practitioner to deliver specialist support for young people across Perth, including West Perth, Joondalup and Rockingham. The role offers flexible full-time or part-time arrangements (minimum 4 days per week) and opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.

You will work with families, educators and external partners to provide person-centred interventions, leveraging trauma-informed practice and strong communication skills to