Casual Residential Practitioner Active Nights

A role with impact supporting young people living in residential houses in Horsham Competitive sector remuneration + access to salary packaging benefits Casual shifts available for active night roster 11.30pm – 9.00am and 7 : 00 am to 9 : 00 am.
About the opportunity You are a compassionate, resilient individual with life experience, perhaps as a parent, looking to make a meaningful difference as a residential carer for young people.
Your strong ability to understand, work and connect with children will enable you to provide personal care that respects the dignity and privacy of the children.
Whether you are an experienced youth worker seeking flexibility with your hours or you're ready for your next career, one that will have a positive impact in your local community – we would love to hear from you.
As a Casual Active Nights Residential Practitioner, you will play a key role in the lives of young people currently living in residential services, supporting them to live safely within our houses.
It's hands-on, often challenging, but can also be rewarding.
You will help create an environment that promotes positive respect and provides care that meets a young person's needs.
View the full position description Here.
What's on offer You will receive a comprehensive induction and mentoring program to support your transition into the role and ensure your success.
Our program operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We have current vacancies in the following overnight shifts.
Shifts include 11 : 30 pm to 9 : 00 am - sleep - 7 : 00 am to 9 : 00 am.
In addition to the base hourly rate and superannuation, you'll also receive25% casual loading.
You can also increase your take-home pay by accessing salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and more.
Paid Parental Leavefor up to 10 weeks.10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning About you You will bring with you a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or other relevant recognised qualification.
If you are currently completing your qualification or about to commence study in this area – talk to us, we may be able to support you.
You will also have : Current Drivers licence in Australia.
An understanding of trauma-informed practice.
A passion for youth work, ideally experience in residential care Great problem-solving skills, and calm under pressure.
How to apply Click APPLY to submit your interest and we'll be in touch shortly.
We'll be reviewing applications as they come through as we're keen to engage with someone.
For any questions, reach out to Jess Khan, Acting Manager Residential Care at Jessica.khan@vt.uniting.orgor call 0481 467 715 for a confidential chat.
About Uniting At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times.
As a 'child safe' organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and / or participation in any service or undertaking.
Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information.
Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better.
We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+.
You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.
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