Residential Youth Worker

**Work for a leading organisation that is 40 years strong**:

- ** Play a critical role in changing a young persons’ life**:

- ** Be supported and mentored throughout your career journey with us**:

- ** Join an organisation that truly values its employees**

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

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

As a Residential Care Worker, you will be one of the most influential people in your clients’ life. Your role will be diverse and challenging and will involve direct care for clients in settings such as houses, schools, hospitals, community centres and emergency accommodation.

Your daily tasks can include:

- Building a relationship with the people you are caring for.
- Providing around the clock care to participants, following a structured routine developed specifically for their needs
- Administering medication
- Transporting the people in our care to and from school, day programs and appointments.
- Assist in the implementation of programs designed for the development of the client
- Report writing

**YOUR REWARDS**

We offer some serious professional benefits, ensuring you are well-trained and conducting your role at the best practice level our clients deserve.

Start with completing a **paid 5-day Induction program including the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) course** delivered by the nationally accredited provider.

During your probation period, you will benefit from:

- Mentor support
- Receive all day, all hour on-call support

**ABOUT YOU**

**To be successful in the 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)
- International Police Check for applicants who have lived continuously for 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years.
- A current driver’s licence
- Ability to work a 7-day shift work roster
- Willingness to participate in pre-employment medical checks
- Two professional references, including one from your most recent employer
- Willingness to participate in a Worker/Carer Exclusion Scheme Check

**The following Qualifications are mandatory for this role**:
The employee is required to hold or be undertaking, either:

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

In addition, all residential care workers must complete the three mandatory units of competency, being:

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

**Ready to learn, grow and have a meaningful career with us?**

**APPLY NOW**

If you have any further questions please contact:
Stefan 0423 079 629

Jessica 0411 527 319

No recruitment agencies please