Salary:$34.46 - $40.05 - Dependent on Qualification and Experience
Location:Warrnambool Location / Hamilton Location
Work Schedule:Rostered Work
About the Role
As a Residential Care Worker, you'll offer direct support, care, and guidance to young people residing in our homes throughout the Warrnambool / Hamilton region. Our focus is on assisting and supporting young individuals who have faced trauma and may present with high and complex needs.
This position is about strengthening rapport with our residents by teaching life skills and supporting their social and emotional development. Your day could involve cooking meals, taking them to appointments or sports, school drop-offs, participating in activities like fishing or arts and crafts, and putting on a movie in the afternoon. Additionally, you will complete household duties and case notes daily.
It's a dynamic position where no two days will be the same, and we are looking for individuals who are resilient problem solvers, dedicated to making a difference. The role requires availability to work a 24/7 roster, including nights and weekends.
In this position, you'll receive support from a House Supervisor who will guide you, as well as from a dedicated team of professionals including Case Managers, Therapeutic Specialists, and Coordinators. The House Supervisor will help you navigate the position, providing advice and assistance when needed, while the wider team will offer collaborative support and share their expertise to ensure you have the resources required to succeed.
Our Offer
Hourly Rate based on SCHADS Award Level 2-3 dependent on qualification and experience.
Salary packaging – we can help you maximize your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family.
Paid Training that is industry-specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary, and Cultural Awareness training.
Employee Assistance Program - Free access to a wide range of options for social, financial, physical, and mental health support, including counselling and coaching from qualified professionals.
Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported framework that creates a safe environment to cope with stress and trauma, and to heal.
Requirements
Valid and Current Driver's Licence
Valid and Current Working With Children's Check
Valid and Current NDIS Workers Screening Check
Satisfactory Criminal History Check
A Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care) or other similar or relevant tertiary qualifications.
Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people, and their families.
While previous experience working with young people is preferred, we encourage individuals without prior experience who are passionate about making a difference in young people's lives to apply. For more information about this exciting position, please contact Jackie Schultz at jackie.schultz@mackillop.org.au or on 03 5500 2066.
Our Commitment:
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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