Youth Worker Case Management - Foyer Oxford

Foyer Oxford provides young people who are experiencing homelessness, or are at risk of homelessness, with self‑contained transitional housing for up to two years. Foyer Oxford offers stable accommodation and personalised case management support to assist young people to remain engaged in full time education, training and employment and to develop skills to transition into living independently in the community.

As a Youth Worker, you will provide high quality and comprehensive strengths based case management services to young people accessing Foyer Oxford. This is a full time (1.0 FTE - 37.5 hrs per week) max term opportunity ending in December 2026. This position is based in Leederville.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Diploma level qualification in Human Services, combined with significant skills and experience in youth work, or tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or related behavioural science discipline (must meet current requirement for eligibility for full membership with Youth Work WA)
• Case management and assessment skills
• Understanding of youth housing and accommodation systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to accept, respect and work with young people from a broad range of backgrounds and abilities from different cultures, particularly with Aboriginal & CaLD young people who may identify as LGBTI from all belief systems.
• Ability to work in a team, to work collaboratively with others and build strong stakeholder relationships
• Ability to use electronic devices such as smart phone, tablet and computer and relevant applications
• Demonstrated behaviour management, conflict resolution, advocacy and negotiation skills

The successful applicant must also have a valid National Police Clearance, WA Working with Children’s, Provide First Aid and a WA Driver's Licence. A police record is not an automatic barrier to employment with us. The organisation may seek to request an international police clearance if necessary. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we review any disclosures on an individual basis, focusing on relevance to the role.

Impact and Benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of families and communities across the state. In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Additional Benefits

• Starting salary $91,084.5 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Enjoy generous tax‑free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum and not pay tax on that amount
• Additional 3 days (pro‑rata) leave per year and ability to purchase additional leave

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is an organisation committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.