In-Demand Social worker Jobs in Cannington, Wa

Residential Youth Worker
Mission Australia —Perth WA
- $39.56 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Computer skills
Case Worker
MercyCare —Mirrabooka WA
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Case management
- Psychology
- Annual leave
9h
Personal Support Worker
Right At Home Midland —Midland WA
- $32 - $43 an hour
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Travel reimbursement
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Case Worker - Accommodation Service
CentreCare —Cannington WA
- Up to $15,900 a month
- Full-time
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- Case management
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
14d
Residential Youth Worker
MercyCare —Kewdale WA
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- Care plans
- Communication skills
Practice Lead - Youth Services
Employment Hero —Armadale WA
- $55.72 - $58.19 an hour
- Full-time
- AI
- Leadership
- Employee assistance program
20h
Senior Social Worker
East Metropolitan Health Service —Armadale WA
- $122,597 - $130,265 a year
- Call employer
- Patient care
4d
Child Protection Talent Register
Department of Communities —Armadale WA
- $76,912 - $111,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Psychology
- Social Work
Senior Social Worker - Children in Care
Child and Adolescent Health Service —Swan WA
- $122,597 - $130,265 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Leadership
10d
Community Worker
Etan Health Care —Stirling WA
- $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
2d
Outreach Counsellor - Level 5
CentreCare —Cannington WA
- $15,900 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Psychology
- Employee assistance program
14d
Personal Support Workers - Midland and Surrounds
Spinal Life Australia —Perth WA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Weekend availability
Quick Apply
14d
Social Worker
North Metropolitan Health Service —Shenton Park WA
- $88,411 - $124,147 a year
- Full-time
- Discharge planning
3d
THERAPEUTIC YOUTH WORKER - CASUAL
Lifestyle Solutions —Perth WA
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Care plans
7d
Senior Social Worker - Mental Health Crisis Centre - Triage
South Metropolitan Health Service —Fremantle WA
- $122,597 - $130,265 a year
- Full-time
- Patient care
1d
Home Care Social Support Worker/ Aged Care
Belontra Support —Perth WA
- From $32 an hour
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
Quick Apply
Team Facilitator - Child, Youth, and Family Services
HelpingMinds Ltd —Perth Eastern Suburbs WA
- $55.52 - $58.06 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Psychology
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
1d
ADF Rehabilitation Consultant
Acumen Health —Swanbourne WA
- Part-time
Quick Apply
Rehabilitation Consultant
Rehab Management —Osborne Park WA
- $77,500 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Referral program
Quick Apply
Aged Care Comprehensive Assessor
APM Assessment Services —Armadale WA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Gym membership
Quick Apply
2d

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Residential Youth Worker

Mission Australia -
Perth WA

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Job Details

Part-time
$39.56 an hour

Benefits

Salary packaging

Qualifications

Crisis intervention
CPR Certification
Certificate IV
Community Services
Driver Licence
First Aid Certification
Computer skills
Communication skills

Full Job Description

2x Permanent Part Time Contracts
24.75hrs pw and 24.25hrs pw - 6 shifts per fortnight on a 2-week rotating roster - 8hr shifts
Location: Beeloo (Victoria Park) WA 6100
$39.56 per hour + super + NFP salary packaging benefits
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all.

Your Opportunity

The Youth Accommodation Support Services (YASS) provides support, assistance and accommodation for young people who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. The service provides support to vulnerable young people by connecting them to school, work, vocational training, and other support services whilst assisting them to obtain long term housing.

As a Residential Youth Worker, you will provide holistic care and work within a Trauma Informed Practice model to support to young people living on site in crisis accommodation. To be successful you will need experience working within the youth sector in a residential setting. Using your knowledge of current youth issues to connect and engage with the young people using the service to support them to progress toward achieving their goals. This is an on-site position based in Victoria Park.

YASS is a 24-hour service with a two-week rotating roster of 8-hour shifts, therefore applicants must be available to work day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts when rostered.

Please note that this is not an aged care or disability support worker role.

Your Key Responsibilities

Induct young people to the service advising them of the requirements, and their rights and responsibilities.
Develop relationships with young people adhering to boundaries of care practice.
Support young people in understanding their behaviours, developing beneficial coping strategies, and working towards their goals.
Provide practical assistance with daily activities, including meal preparation, personal care, hygiene, and self-administration of medication in line with policies and procedures.
Manage crisis situations, applying Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) strategies to de-escalate behaviours and provide appropriate support.
Participate in case planning and case conferences alongside the Case Manager to monitor client progress.
Collaborate with the team in the care and management of young people who exhibit challenging behaviour.
Facilitate educational groups, life skills programs, and recreational activities to enhance young people's development.

Requirements for Success

Relevant Youth Work or Community Services qualification – minimum certificate IV.
Prior relevant experience with a sound understanding of issues facing youth and homelessness.
Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable young people that present with challenging and complex needs.
Strong knowledge of behaviour management and capacity to set boundaries and limits in a residential setting.
Exhibited compliance with the Code of Ethics for Youth Workers in WA.
Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and the ability to work with Aboriginal young people, families, and communities.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with high level computer skills
Available and willing to work as part of a roster which includes nights and weekends.
Ability to work flexibly in a solutions-focused manner, both independently and as part of a diverse team.
Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
Must have Full driver licence with no restrictions.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your Benefits

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax
Free external, confidential counselling
Volunteering opportunities
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

Our Culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected]

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected]

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social worker jobs in cannington, wa

Residential Youth Worker

Case Worker

Personal Support Worker

Case Worker - Accommodation Service

Residential Youth Worker

Practice Lead - Youth Services

Senior Social Worker

Child Protection Talent Register

Senior Social Worker - Children in Care

Community Worker

Outreach Counsellor - Level 5

Personal Support Workers - Midland and Surrounds

Social Worker

THERAPEUTIC YOUTH WORKER - CASUAL

Senior Social Worker - Mental Health Crisis Centre - Triage

Home Care Social Support Worker/ Aged Care

Team Facilitator - Child, Youth, and Family Services

ADF Rehabilitation Consultant

Rehabilitation Consultant

Aged Care Comprehensive Assessor

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