Youth Case Worker
Specialist Homelessness Service
Full Time until 30th June 2026
Two positions available
About the Opportunity
Samaritans Youth Homelessness Support Service provides personâcentred, collaborative support to young people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. As a Case Worker, you will work with a diverse group of young people who require varying levels of support as they work toward securing safe, stable and sustainable housing.
In this role, you will assess individual needs, develop tailored case plans, and coordinate wrapâaround supports to help each young person achieve their goals. You’ll play a key part in ensuring young people can remain safely housedâwhether in their existing accommodation or through new, secure optionsâwhile providing professional, accountable and compassionate case management throughout their journey.
Why work for us?
Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As a part of the Samaritans team, you have access to the following great benefits:
Work for a purpose-driven organisation where you can access opportunities for growth and advancement across all of our services
Generous NFP salary packaging benefits
Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools (including Bishop Tyrell Anglican College)
Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
Essential Criteria
- Minimum diploma Community Services or tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, social services or related discipline or relevant experience in a similar role.
- Extensive experience supporting young people facing mental health, AOD, domestic violence and homelessness, with at least 3 years in a similar role
- Demonstrated ability to assess young people and deliver strengthsâbased, personâcentred case work, including developing, implementing and reviewing case plans.
- Strong communication, rapportâbuilding and conflictâresolution skills, enabling effective engagement with young people, families and key stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external services, including effective networking across government and non-government providers.
- Advanced understanding of rapid rehousing, child protection requirements, WHS, cultural diversity and ethical practice.
- Highly developed organisational, administrative and computer skills, with proven capacity to work independently, maintain confidentiality and contribute to multidisciplinary teams.
Who we are?
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team atâ¯careers@newcastleanglican.org.au⯠â¯
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
No third-party applications please
Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.
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Please include your cover letter addressing your qualifications and experience, and your resume.
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