At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in residential care, addressing their emotional and functional needs.
- Company: MacKillop Family Services, dedicated to youth wellbeing and support.
- Benefits: Generous salary packaging, ongoing career development, and free counselling services.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to cultural safety and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention and a genuine interest in youth.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
About the role:
MacKillop's Out of Home Care (OOHC) programs provide residential care, home based care, lead tenant and case management support for young people with high and complex needs, as well as a therapeutically oriented program for young people in protective placements. Our Residential Services offers accommodation and support to children and young people who are referred through the Child Protection system. The Residential Care Worker is required to participate in the day-to-day operation of the unit, which includes responding to the young person's emotional and functional needs, the development of their personal skills, all administrative requirements and household duties.
This is a Part Time opportunity based in Ashwood, VIC within our Two Bed Emergency Response Homes Program. The position reports to the TBER Team Leader.
Key Selection Criteria:
- A Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care) or other similar or relevant tertiary qualifications.
- A genuine interest in young people and their wellbeing.
- Demonstrate empathy for young people in our care in an open minded and nonjudgmental manner.
- Highly developed capacity for emotional self-regulation including the capacity to set and maintain consistent boundaries to provide safety, stability and consistency.
Our offer:
- Generous Salary Packaging (helps increase your take home pay)
- Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training
- Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
You must have a:
- Valid and current Driver's Licence;
- Must have a First Aid Certificate with a minimum of 6 months remaining validity
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
- Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
- Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.
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 to be 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.
Residential Care Worker - TBER in Monash employer: MacKillop Family Services Pty
MacKillop Family Services is an exceptional employer located in South Melbourne, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With generous salary packaging, ongoing career development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable families while receiving comprehensive support for their personal and professional challenges.
Contact Details:
MacKillop Family Services Pty Recruitment Team
