Residential Youth Worker

MercyCare
$60,552 - $76,673 a year
City of Belmont, Western Australia
Part time
1 day ago

Job description

Residential Youth Worker

Community, Family and Children Services | Social/Welfare
Closing date: 26/09/2025

When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.

About the role

Provide emotional support, mentorship, and practical guidance to service users in their daily lives. In this rewarding role, you’ll help individuals build essential life skills, promote independence, and create meaningful connections. You'll deliver personalised care plans, support positive behaviour, and contribute to a safe, supportive environment. Using a trauma-informed, person-centred, and strengths-based approach, you'll play a key role in early intervention and prevention, empowering service users to achieve their goals and build brighter futures.

The position is on a permanent part time basis working 52 hours per fortnight. The roster consists of one week of day shifts and one week of night shifts.

About you

You’ll have a passion for supporting young people to reach their goals and have prior experience working with service users in residential settings. Along with this you’ll have:

  • Certificate III in Youth Work is desirable
  • Prior experience working with service users who are considered at risk or are presenting with complex issues
  • A high level of communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to be innovative and flexible
  • Drivers Licence
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Current Provide First Aid
  • COVID and Influenza vaccinations are preferred but not required
  • National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)

About the benefits

You'll become part of an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming Western Australian organisation passionately committed to making a meaningful impact in the local community. Our MercyCare Promise is focused on ensuring our people are connected and empowered to make a positive difference in the heart of our communities.

As a valued team member, you’ll also enjoy access to:

  • Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $18,000!
  • Childcare discounts for your little ones
  • Options to purchase additional leave
  • Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
  • Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance and free flu vaccinations

To Apply

Click "Apply Now" to visit our website and submit your application. Applications close on 26 September 2025 but don't wait—apply early, as the recruitment process may begin before the closing date.

Please note all applications must be received via the online portal to be considered.

MercyCare values individuality. If you experience neurodiversity or live with a disability and would like support or accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, reach out to us at hr@mercycare.com.au as we would love to hear from you.

At MercyCare, every person matters.

With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values – respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and the vulnerable. We invite applications from people from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, gender and sexuality.

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