Residential Youth Worker (Foyer) - Part-Time

About the role

A part-time (0.4 FTE) Residential Youth Worker position at the Foyer Oxford team in Leederville, supporting young people living there. The role involves building relationships, providing emotional and practical support and helping young people develop independent living skills. It is open until July 2027 and includes overnight, weekend and late-shift work.

Key responsibilities

• Support young people by building relationships and giving emotional, practical and advocacy support, especially in times of crisis
• Implement individualised safety and wellbeing strategies and support case management plans
• Facilitate learning and development of independent living skills
• Engage young people in the Foyer community through arts, crafts, sports, performing arts and other special interests

Required profile

• Certificate IV in Youth Work or equivalent skills and experience
• Ability to engage and motivate at-risk young people and to work independently and respond to crises
• Ability to work respectfully with young people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, beliefs and identities, including Aboriginal and CaLD and LGBTQAI+ young people
• Valid National Police Clearance, WA Working with Children's check and First Aid certificate
• Flexibility for shifts, including weekends, public holidays and sleep-overs

Required skills

• Behaviour management, conflict resolution, advocacy and negotiation
• Good written and verbal communication
• Record keeping, including computer software packages
• Knowledge of youth services resources

What we offer

• Salary of $78,955.50 plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging
• Tax-free salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year
• Overtime pay: overnight shifts at 0.5 of base rate; penalty rates for weekend, public holiday and late-afternoon shifts

To apply, submit a detailed resume and covering letter through the online application form.