This role combines responsibilities of Residential Youth Support and Disability Support.

About Us

Outcare is a long‑established and trusted provider of services across Western Australia’s justice, child protection and family support systems. As part of the PeopleKind Group, we are supported by the strength and stability of a diverse, reputable network of for‑purpose organisations delivering essential services across disability, housing, allied health, justice and reintegration. This strong foundation allows us to operate with confidence, clarity and a long‑term commitment to the communities we serve.

We work with individuals facing complex and often intergenerational challenges, including mental health issues, family and domestic violence, trauma, vulnerable housing and barriers to community reintegration. Our specialist programs focus on supporting people involved in, or at risk of entering, the justice and child protection systems - whether by addressing underlying factors, diverting individuals from further involvement, or providing targeted assistance during their time within these systems. Our teams are experienced, tightly connected and driven by evidence‑informed, respectful and person‑centred practice.

Outcare is also undertaking an exciting period of organisational transformation through our Outcare 2030 strategy, strengthening our systems, frameworks and service delivery for long‑term sustainability. Joining Outcare means stepping into a meaningful role within a stable and values‑driven organisation, where you’ll work alongside skilled professionals who are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for some of Western Australia’s most vulnerable people.

About the Role

The Specialist Youth Worker role (Casual) combines responsibilities of Residential Youth Support and Disability Support. This hybrid position supports young people and individuals with disabilities in residential settings, promoting independence, wellbeing, and community inclusion. The role requires resilience, adaptability, and a person-centered approach aligned with NDIS standards.

Our Specialised Residential Youth Support Workers recognise young people’s rights, promote opportunity, and provide a stimulating, creative and varied environment which is conducive to promoting individual development and maximising quality of life and independence.

What you’ll bring

• Capabilities in planning and providing child-centred cultural, physical, play and recreational activities adapted to match young people's levels of emotional integration.
• A desire in developing various, living, social, educational, and recreational life skills, whilst supporting and modelling a safe and positive life environment to meet each young person’s needs.
• Proactively address the mental wellbeing of young people through effective stimulation, support, comfort, therapy and consistency.
• Understand and work within the individual health needs of each young person which may include, attending medical/hospital Appointments/dental/CAMHS etc.

Your Skills and Experience:

• A Certificate IV in Community Services/Disability Services/Mental Health or relevant/substantial equivalent experience.
• Be great at relationship building – listening and giving your time. Respect for yourself and others and have professional boundaries.
• Have demonstrated experience in working with vulnerable and complex young people with a background of trauma or disability.
• Be creative in your thinking and approach life without judgement and confidence.
• Have flexibility – be open to new and innovative ideas, cope with unexpected change and multitask with ease.
• Have competence in working with complex issues, particularly disability & mental health.
• Availability for 24-Hour Shift Work.
• Current First Aid HLTAID003, or willingness to obtain.
• NDIS Worker Clearance
• Working with Children Check
• WA Driver's License

Applicants will be required to attend a pre-employment medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol Screen before an offer of employment is made.

Working therapeutically with children and young people means supporting them to be their best selves, helping them learn, grow, and thrive with autonomy to overcome trauma and make positive choices for their future.

Join us in making a difference in young people’s lives, click APPLY now!

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