Youth Support Worker

Midland, Western Australia 6056, Australia • Casual
AI Job Summary
  • Experience working with young people, particularly those experiencing crisis, homelessness, or other social challenges.
  • Understanding of Trauma Informed Care and strengths-based practice; provide trauma-informed youth-focused engagement.
  • Current Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance, First Aid (or willingness), and C Class driver’s licence

Role Type

On-site • Temporary • Casual • Entry Level

Description

Youth Support Worker – Casual Pool 

Join Our New Youth Crisis Accommodation Service 

Indigo Junction Midland, WA Casual Employment | SCHADS Award 

Make a Difference in the Lives of Young People 

At Indigo Junction, we work alongside young people experiencing homelessness, crisis, and disconnection, supporting them to build safety, stability, and positive futures. 

We are excited to be expanding our services into a brand new purpose-built youth accommodation facility in Midland and are seeking compassionate, reliable, and skilled Youth Workers to join our casual relief pool. 

This is an opportunity to work in a modern, welcoming environment designed to provide safe and supportive accommodation for young people. As a Youth Worker, you will play an important role in helping young people build confidence, independence, and resilience while navigating challenging circumstances. 

About the Role 

As part of our casual relief pool, you may be offered weekday, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts based on operational requirements. 

You will provide: 

  • Safe and supportive accommodation-based support. 
  • Trauma-informed and youth-focused engagement. 
  • Practical assistance with daily living skills. 
  • Support to access community services, education, training, and employment opportunities. 
  • Positive role modelling and relationship-based support. 
  • Assistance in maintaining a safe and welcoming living environment. 

About You 

You are passionate about supporting young people and understand the importance of building respectful, professional relationships. 

You will ideally have: 

  • Experience working with young people, particularly those experiencing crisis, homelessness, or other social challenges. 
  • An understanding of Trauma Informed Care and strengths-based practice. 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations. 
  • A relevant qualification in Community Services, Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field (or working towards). 
  • Current Working with Children Check. 
  • Current National Police Clearance. 
  • Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain). 
  • Current C Class Driver’s Licence. 

Why Join Indigo Junction? 

  • Work in a brand new purpose-built youth accommodation facility. 
  • Be part of a passionate and supportive team. 
  • Flexible casual opportunities to suit your availability. 
  • Meaningful work that has a genuine impact on the lives of young people. 
  • Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities. 
  • Contribute to a service that helps young people achieve safety, independence, and connection. 

Company Overview

Founded in 1980, Indigo Junction is a not-for-profit organisation providing homelessness services to youth, families and the local community in the north-eastern suburbs of Perth. Our understanding of generational poverty, and the impact it has on quality of life within a community, drives our current approach of delivering a range of services that are accessible and responsive in times of crisis. Our service is tailored to the individual and delivered by our accepting and informed team members. Indigo Junction believes that by working together with people we can build self-reliance and foster skills to encourage economic and social participation, resulting in lifelong change.