Residential Youth Workers | Perth, WA $120,000 per annum + Salary Packaging Benefits | Permanent Full-Time | 7 Days On / 7 Days Off
Exclusive Recruitment Partnership with One of WA’s Leading Youth & Community Services Organisations - TRAUMA BASED 0-17 years COMPLEX CASELOAD EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL!

Henderson Healthcare is proud to partner exclusively with a leading not-for-profit youth and community services organisation to recruit experienced Residential Youth Workers across Perth and surrounding areas.

With opportunities across 20+ residential locations, this is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven organisation committed to creating safe, secure and nurturing environments for children and young people.
If you are passionate about making a genuine difference, confident supporting young people with complex needs, and committed to trauma-informed, therapeutic care, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

About the Role
You will work within a fostering-style residential care environment, supporting children and young people aged 0–18 who may have experienced trauma, adversity and complex life circumstances.

Working in a small-home setting of approximately 4–5 children, you will provide consistent care, build meaningful relationships and help young people develop the skills, confidence and stability they need to thrive.

This is a rewarding yet challenging role suited to resilient, compassionate and adaptable professionals who can remain calm under pressure and provide consistent, therapeutic support.

Key responsibilities include:

- Providing safe, nurturing and trauma-informed care to children and young people in residential settings.
- Building trusting relationships and creating a sense of safety, belonging and stability.
- Applying therapeutic parenting approaches to support emotional regulation, behavioural development and positive outcomes.
- Responding confidently to complex behaviours, challenging situations and crises.
- Supporting daily routines, life skills, education, recreational activities and individual care plans.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, case managers and other professionals.




- Maintaining appropriate documentation and complying with organisational policies, safeguarding standards and relevant regulatory requirements.

Why Join This Organisation?
This is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people while building a rewarding career in residential care.
What’s on offer:

- $120,000 per annum.
- Salary packaging benefits to help maximise your take-home pay.
- Permanent, full-time employment with an ongoing roster.
- A structured 7 days and nights on / 7 days off roster.
- Opportunities to pick up additional shifts during your week off, subject to availability.
- Work across a network of residential homes throughout Perth and surrounding areas.
- Ongoing training, professional development and opportunities to strengthen your therapeutic practice.
- Supportive leadership, employee wellbeing initiatives and staff support programs.
- Additional leave benefits, subject to applicable employment arrangements.
- A diverse, inclusive and values-driven workplace focused on positive outcomes for children and young people.

Relocating to Perth? Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates, subject to organisational requirements and individual eligibility.

Roster & Working Arrangements:

- Roster: 7 days and nights on, followed by 7 days off.
- Employment: Permanent, full-time.
- Setting: Residential homes supporting approximately 4–5 children.
- Shifts: Residential shifts operating within a 24-hour care model.
- Commitment: Candidates must be able to commit to the full roster cycle. There is no flexibility around this!

This roster provides an extended period away from work between rotations, offering an opportunity to balance skilled responsibilities with personal commitments.





Essential Criteria To be considered for this opportunity, you will need:

- Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work, Community Services or a related discipline.
- Previous experience in residential care, foster care or a therapeutic care environment.
- A sound understanding of trauma-informed care and therapeutic parenting practices.
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport, trust and positive relationships with children and young people.
- Confidence and resilience in managing complex behaviours, emotional dysregulation and crisis situations.
- Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility to work across multiple residential homes as required.
- A current National Police Clearance.
- A current Working with Children Card.
- A current First Aid Certificate.
- A current WA C Class Driver’s Licence.
- Ability to meet the Department of Communities’ 395 Clearance requirements.
- Availability and commitment to work the full 7-days-on / 7-days-off roster.

You will be compassionate, reliable and emotionally resilient, with a genuine commitment to child safety, wellbeing and positive developmental outcomes.

Recruitment & Induction Next Induction: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Successful candidates will participate in a structured three-week onboarding program designed to prepare them for the responsibilities of residential care.

Face-to-face interviews will form part of the recruitment process.

All required clearances and eligibility requirements must be met before commencement, as applicable.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you are an experienced Residential Youth Worker looking for a stable, permanent opportunity offering $120,000 per annum, salary packaging benefits and the chance to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

Apply now through SEEK and take the next step in your residential care career.
Please submit your current CV and a copy of your valid Working with Children Card to support your application.

Henderson Healthcare
Email: ••••@hendersonhealthcare.com.au
Phone: 08 •••• •919 or 04 •••• •369
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📌 Residential Youth Worker (Perth)
🏢 Henderson Healthcare
📍 Perth