(Immediate Start) Therapeutic Residential Care Worker

Overview

Therapeutic Residential Care Worker - Country Talent Register

Division: Child Protection and Family Support

Position No: Pool Ref COM11825

Salary: Level 2, $99,985- $107,203 pa (includes 30% commuted allowance) pro rata + Super - PSCSAA 2024

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Casual

Closing Date: 2025-10-02 4:00 PM

Fixed term employment includes 17.5% annual leave loading. Casuals receive an additional 25% loading allowance on top of the base salary; penalty rates may apply.

The Talent Register is an online portal to register interest for full-time and part-time opportunities that are fixed term/secondment up to twelve months, or transfers at level for existing permanent public sector employees. Your application remains on our jobs register for current and future opportunities.

The register is actively monitored by managers to match applicants to opportunities. You may be appointed directly via a streamlined process as opportunities become available.

Responsibilities

- Work as a member of a team to achieve best outcomes for children and young people.
- Provide group and individual therapeutic residential care to children and young people.
- Assist in planning, developing, and implementing activities for children and young people.
- Work a rotating roster, including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Must successfully pass a satisfactory medical and functional capacity examination based on the physical and psychological demands of the role.
- Must obtain a satisfactory Working with Children Check.
- Must hold a current accredited certificate in ‘Provide First Aid’.
- Complete compulsory 5-day Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training prior to commencement.
- Consent to criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process may be required.

Experience and Skills

- Demonstrated care and compassion for others.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs and best interests of the child.
- Resilience, patience, calmness, and a non-judgmental attitude; respect for cultural differences.
- Ability to teach life skills and engage children positively in recreational activities.
- Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to changing needs; commitment to self-care.

Model and Environment

Your work is guided by the Sanctuary Model to ensure trauma-informed care, including the Seven Commitments for creating safe environments.

Benefits

Communities offers a range of benefits in exchange for your skills, passion and commitment. The department is a nationally recognized Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking the Apply for Job button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format:

- A current resume/CV with two work-related referees and contact details.
- A copy of all qualifications (as specified in your application or CV).
- Responses to online questions in your own words:

Q1: Do you hold a current WA 'C' or 'C-A' class Licence, or equivalent?

Q2: Please outline your understanding of: challenges faced by children/young people who have experienced trauma, therapeutic group home care, and cultural considerations when working with Aboriginal and culturally diverse backgrounds.

For difficulties with applying online or to request documents in an alternative format, contact Courtnie Hayes, A/HR Consultant, via email HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.

Eligibility and Diversity

You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold an appropriate Australian work visa. Migration information for international applicants can be found on the Migration WA website.

The Department of Communities embraces diversity and is committed to equity and inclusion, encouraging applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women, and youth. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Lodgement is system generated. Late or emailed submissions after 4:00 PM will not be accepted.

Attachments: Application Form, FAQ, Information for Applicants, JDF - Therapeutic Residential Care Worker (Statewide) - Level 2.docx

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