Residential Youth Worker

Mission Australia

East Perth, WA, Australia
$49 ph + super + penalties; $32,921 + super + nfp ...
On-site
Trauma-informed care
Child-safe environment
Therapeutic crisis intervention (tci)
Mission Australia is seeking Residential Youth Workers to support young people in a structured residential program focused on drug withdrawal and personal development. The roles require availability for 8-hour shifts including nights and weekends, with an emphasis on building relationships and providing practical support

Job Summary

  • The Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS) provides a safe, structured short-stay residential program for young people aged 12–21 years who are managing withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs.
  • As a Residential Youth Worker, you will play a key role in building trusting relationships, teaching practical life skills, and supporting young people to develop healthy coping strategies.
  • Mission Australia offers rewarding work, free external counselling, and for the part-time role, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.

Matching Summary

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Mission Australia is seeking Residential Youth Workers to support young people in a structured residential program focused on drug withdrawal and personal development. The roles require availability for 8-hour shifts including nights and weekends, with an emphasis on building relationships and providing practical support.

Salary

$49 per hour + super + penalties; $32,921 + super + NFP salary packaging benefits; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Trauma-informed care
  • Child-safe environment
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Working with young people at risk

Nice-to-have

  • Advocating for a fairer Australia
  • Building hope and possibility
  • Community and values-driven

Key Requirements

  • Degree, Diploma, Associate Diploma or relevant Certificate
  • First Aid & CPR Certificate
  • Full driver licence with no restrictions
  • Clearance to work with children/vulnerable people

Work Rights

Not specified

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