Youth Lead Practitioner | Perth

Henderson Healthcare; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $93,000 + Super

Negotiable salary for experienced

Performance-related bonus

Flexible full-time or part-time

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Career progression

Job summary

Henderson Healthcare in Australia is seeking a Youth Lead Practitioner to join a multidisciplinary team supporting young people aged 9-25 through therapeutic interventions, advocacy, case planning and evidence-based practice. You will work with families, educators and external partners to deliver person-centred services that promote positive outcomes.

The role offers flexible full-time or part-time arrangements, with salary up to $93,000 plus super and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or Youth Work is essential.
• AASW or YWA membership or eligibility to obtain it.
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience.
• Australian Driver's Licence.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Availability to work minimum 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support and intervention services to young people experiencing complex social, emotional, behavioural and family challenges.
• Collaborate with families, educators and external stakeholders to deliver person-centred support.
• Deliver person-centred support to achieve positive outcomes.
• Contribute to case planning and advocacy.

Skills

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Trauma-informed practice

Person-centred approach

Education

Degree in Social Work or Youth Work

AASW or YWA membership (or eligibility)

Driver's Licence

Full Australian working rights

Job description

Youth Lead Practitioner

West Perth | Joondalup | Rockingham

Full-Time or Part-Time (Minimum 4 Days per Week)

Join a multidisciplinary team supporting young people aged 9-25 through therapeutic interventions, advocacy, case planning and evidence-based practice.

The Role

As a Youth Lead Practitioner, you will provide specialist support and intervention services to young people experiencing a range of complex social, emotional, behavioural and family challenges. You will work collaboratively with internal teams, families, educators and external stakeholders to deliver person-centred support that achieves positive outcomes.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to $93,000 + Super
• Opportunities for highly experienced candidates to negotiate a higher salary
• Performance-related bonus opportunities
• Flexible full-time or part-time arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Meaningful work that creates positive outcomes for young people and families
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

What You'll Need

• 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