Youth Worker – Complex Care Work within a therapeutic, trauma informed model of care Make a real and lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable young people Join a values-driven, inclusive not-for-profit organisation Be supported by an experienced leadership team that values your wellbeing Experience the unique lifestyle and community of the East Kimberley We Are Key Assets Australia Key Assets is a leading not-for-profit, children, family and community services agency, founded in Australia in 2007. We provide OOHC, complex care, family and family support services and disability services. Operating across all states, ACT and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities. To achieve that, we need people like you! We pride ourselves on being inclusive and embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. Our diversity helps us provide the best support possible to carers, families, children and young people and all of our external stakeholders. A little about the role As a Youth Worker in our Complex Care residential program, you will: Provide direct, therapeutic care in a live-in, rostered home environment Support children and young people (0–18 years) with complex needs and behaviours Respond calmly and effectively to critical incidents using trauma-informed practice Implement, review, and monitor individual care and therapeutic plans Work collaboratively with the broader care and clinical team Participate in a 24/7 rotating roster, including days, evenings, sleepovers, and weekends Remuneration: SCHADS Level 3, $48.31 - $51.81 /per hour inclusive of casual leave loading. This position is Casual . About you You're someone who brings both heart and professionalism to your work. You'll have Qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, or Community Services Experience working with children and young people with complex needs A strong understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic care Excellent communication, emotional awareness, and de-escalation skills Reliability, flexibility, and strong organisational skills A genuine passion for making a difference, every single day Highly regarded : Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Mental Health First Aid Experience in residential or OOHC environments My Key Assets The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All employee offerings are intentionally curated with care, allowing you to bring your best self to work, every day. Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values. Work-Life Balance: We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work and have developed a flexible work framework to support these arrangements. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible. Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements and remote work – just ask us! Health and Wellbeing: We promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the children, families and communities we serve. We provide discounted health insurance memberships, confidential counselling services and offer 5 weeks’ of annual leave after 2 years’ continuous service with us! Professional Development: We provide both digital eLearning and ongoing face to face training as well as an online library. Your continual professional development is always top of our priority list - you’ll have access to apply to our Annual Learning fund for subsidised professional development opportunities! Salary Packaging: part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, saving thousands in tax each year! The fine print Applications close: 19 April 2026, if suitable candidates are identified, short listing and interviews may begin, and we reserve the right to appoint before the advertisement closes. For further information, please contact Kylie Decker, Team Manager on 0477 205 586 or kylie.decker@keyassets.org.au Successful candidates will be required to undergo a 395 Dept of Communities statutory check and hold a valid WA Working with Children Card, NDIS Clearance, First Aid and CPR Certifications Full (not provisional) driver’s licence is required as travel between sites is required If you are seeking a role in an excellent, innovative, and supportive team, in a growing organisation, Kylie and her amazing team would love to hear from you. Click Apply today! Note for our recruiter network - we’re handling this recruitment in-house and kindly ask that agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this opportunity. Key Assets Australia is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion. Key Assets is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. While we're reviewing your application, get to know us by visiting our website and on social media to WeAreKeyAssets.
