Casual Residential Care Youth Workers

Work for a leading organisation that is 40 years strongPlay a critical role in changing a young persons' lifeBe supported and mentored throughout your career journey with usJoin an organisation that truly values its employeesYour new role supporting youth

Residential Care Workers are some of the most influential people in a young person's life, providing around-the-clock care to youth in need. If you are looking for a meaningful role—working as part of a team—supporting young people aged 12 to 17 in our care placements, then this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits of joining the Allambi Care team

• Choose your hours and days of work
• Choose your location of work—either Wonthaggi, Sale, or both
• Choose from a range of shifts, including weekends and out-of-hours work
• Enjoy evening, night, and weekend penalty rates
• Enjoy a paid induction
• Receive Level 3.1 pay when qualified, or Level 2.1 if unqualified, according to Schads award pay level
• Receive annual wage increases in line with Schads award CPI increases
• Join a team of dedicated professionals including Therapeutic Specialists, Case Coordinators, and an Education Specialist
• Receive supervision support and access to a free Employee Assistance Program
• Receive paid Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training and Needs-Based Framework Training

More about the role and Allambi Care

Allambi Care is a multi-disciplined and recognised leader in the human services field, working across Victoria and NSW. We are committed to supporting our community's most vulnerable people through tailored services and programs. With over 40 years of experience, our 'never give up' approach ensures the needs of the people we care for are our first priority.

We support adolescents who cannot live with their families and have child protection orders, meaning they need to live in out-of-home care. Your daily tasks can include:

• Building positive relationships with young people and your fellow team members
• Following routines developed specifically for each young person's needs
• Transporting young people to and from school, day programs, and appointments
• Completing activities and enjoying mealtimes together
• Assisting in the implementation of programs designed for growth and development
• Completing summary notes
• Helping create a safe and homely environment for them to live in and enjoy

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About you

To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the following essential criteria:

• Current Working with Children Check (for paid employment)
• Current First Aid Certificate (Provide First Aid; Course Code HLTAID003)
• National Police Check (to be obtained via )
• International Police Check if you have lived continuously for 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years
• A current driver's licence
• Willingness to participate in a Worker / Carer Exclusion Scheme Check
• Current NDIS Worker Check (can be obtained via )

The following qualifications are mandatory for this role:

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, or
• A recognised relevant qualification (please ask if unsure)

All residential care workers must complete three mandatory units of competency within the first 3 months of employment if not already obtained:

• CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma-informed care
• CHCPRT009 – Provide primary residential care
• CHCCCS009 – Facilitate responsible behaviour

Allambi Care can facilitate obtaining these units through our partnered RTO BIAE (RTO no

Ready to learn, grow, and have a meaningful career with us? Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button.

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If you have further questions, please contact:

Stefan:

Hala:

No recruitment agencies, please.

Allambi Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and People With a Disability.

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