HOPE Community Services has been supporting Western Australians for over 120 years, delivering services across alcohol and other drugs, mental health, justice, and family and domestic violence. Walking together with the community to restore hope and transform lives across WA.
The Intensive Support Worker provides intensive, one-on-one support to young people in custody who present with complex needs, challenging behaviours and vulnerabilities. Working within the Intensive Support Transition Service, you will help young people develop coping strategies, increase engagement in positive activities and build the skills required to successfully transition back into the general custodial population.
This role requires a strengths-based, trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach, working collaboratively with custodial staff, psychological services and case planning teams to support young people experiencing issues such as self-harm, suicidal ideation, aggression, complex needs and emotional distress.
Key responsibilities include:
Please apply now if you believe you would be a strong fit for this role. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an initial discussion and invited to interview.
At HOPE, we believe in creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a real impact. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
Please note, this role involves working with young people in youth justice. Aged care or disability experience will generally not be considered suitable.
