Youth Care Worker

About the role

We are looking for experienced and qualified, Youth and Mental Health Support Workers to provide services to our clients living around Perth.

This role is suitable for applicants looking for either casual, full time or part time contracts, based on your availability. 

In this role you will be offered shifts Monday to Sunday. You will be responsible for various activities that may include mentoring, social support and transport. Services are currently in the south of the river, and suburbs can include Wandi, Maddington, Kelmscott, and Rockingham. 

We offer competitive pay rates, paid weekly, and our team of coordinators are available to support you 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round.

Our ideal candidate

You will have:

• A Completed Qualification,  
  • Certificate 3, 4, or Diploma in Youth Work
  • A Qualification in Psychology or Mental Health (Cert IV and above)
  • Diploma of Community Services
  • experience providing services to people under the age of 18 years old.
  • reliable transport and an Australian or International driving licence.

Applicants who do not meet the above criteria, will not be considered for this role. 

Our Ideal candidate will also have or be willing to obtain the following: 

• a current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)
• a current Provide CPR Certificate (HLTAID009)
• a current National Police Check
• a current Working with Children Check
• a current NDIS screening check 

Welcome to HenderCare

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and our older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our clients at the forefront of all that we do – enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our clients is the investment in talented, caring, and passionate people. We champion diversity and equality, foster a culture of respect and support, and provide growth and developmental opportunities for you to reach your full potential throughout your career.

So, why work at HenderCare?

• Competitive pay
• Inclusive and supportive leadership
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs
• Wellbeing services and corporate discount packages
• Work-life balance and flexible arrangements

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio-economic background. 

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.

Apply today!