Youth Worker

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

St John of God Horizon House Young Mother and Baby Program empowers and supports young mothers at risk of homelessness to build the life they want by providing a safe and stable home. More than a roof over their head, our team works with young people to understand who they are and what they want to do. Then, we work together to develop the skills and access the support they need to look after themselves and their baby and move on.

Your role at St John of God Social Outreach
We are seeking applications for a Youth Worker to join our YM & BP program at Dianella, Perth WA on a permanent part-time basis.

The purpose of this position is to provide a high standard of care to the residents of the St John of God Horizon House by empowering the young people to move to a position of autonomy and self-fulfilment by assisting them to achieve their goals. You will also encourage and facilitate the involvement of the residents in education, training and personal development programs.

The Position

• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people, placing their interests and well-being at the forefront of all interactions.
• Provide safe and stable long term accommodation to a young people who are at risk of being homelessness, creating an environment that promotes growth and development
• Offer outreach, strengths based and practical support to meet the continuum of care arrangements for young people with complex needs.
• Assist young people in realising their aspirations and potential, through participating in education, training, and employment services.
• Assist in case management and planning for young people
• Support young people in developing independent living skills

You will have an understanding of the special needs of adolescents and trauma-informed care, together with recent experience working with at-risk young people, extensive experience in an area related to youth work and knowledge of the Privacy Legislation and Occupational, Health & Safety Act Regulations.

Successful applicants will hold a Certificate IV in Youth Work or similar, State’s Drivers Licence, First Aid Certificate and Working with Children Card.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $74,031 to $79,388 plus 11.5% Superannuation
• Permanent part-time, working 19.5 hours per week
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
• Novated leasing
• work related expenses
• self-education and
• additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

For enquiries contact Lisa Brown, Support Coordinator on 0438 065 593.

Applications close: February 12th

St John of God Social Outreach is committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in its care and proactively takes measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.