Residential Care Worker
21 hours ago
The position works across a 24-hour roster and can involve day, evening, weekend sleepover, and overnight stand-up work.
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 offer accommodation and support to children and young people referred through the Child Protection system. The Residential Care Worker participates in the daily operation of the unit, responding to the young person's emotional and functional needs, developing their personal skills, and managing administrative and household duties.
We are recruiting for day, afternoon, and active shifts.
Opportunities are available on a Full-Time, Part-Time, and Casual basis in the Southern Suburbs of VIC within our Out of Home Care Southern Services Program. The position reports to the Residential House Supervisor.
Key Selection Criteria:
To be successful, you will have:
- A Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care) or a similar qualification in Youth Work.
- Experience supporting young people as a youth worker.
- Knowledge of trauma and its impact on development and behavior.
- A genuine interest in young people's wellbeing.
- Empathy for young people in our care, demonstrated in an open-minded and nonjudgmental manner.
- Strong emotional self-regulation skills, including setting and maintaining boundaries for safety and stability.
Please address all key selection criteria outlined in the Position Description (PD) when applying.
For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available at the bottom of the page.
For more information, contact:
Shivaun O'Donnell at or
Our offer includes:
- Hourly rate of $34.46 to $40.05, based on qualifications and experience, as per SCHADS Award Level 2-3.
- Salary packaging options to maximize your salary up to $18,550 annually, reducing your taxable income.
- Paid industry-specific training, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary, and Cultural Awareness.
- Fitness Passport - discounted health and fitness program for you and your family.
- Employee Assistance Program - free counselling and coaching for various aspects of life.
- Monthly supportive meetings with your manager.
- Sanctuary Model - a framework that promotes a safe, healing environment based on organizational values.
Requirements:
- Valid and current Driver's Licence;
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid by MacKillop);
- Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
- Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk-assessed/client-facing roles). Assistance available for application.
Our Commitment:
MacKillop values diversity and respects the dignity of all individuals. We are committed to creating a safe, culturally competent, and inclusive environment, especially for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.
Shortlisting may begin immediately; please submit your application promptly.
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