Residential Care Worker

7 days ago


Dandenong, Victoria, Australia MacKillop Family Services Full time
About the Role

MacKillop Family Services' 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 who are referred through the Child Protection system. The Residential Care Worker is required to participate in the day-to-day operation of the unit, which includes responding to the young person's emotional and functional needs, developing their personal skills, all administrative requirements, and household duties.

We have Full-Time, Part-Time, and Casual opportunities within our Out of Home Care Southern Services Program. The position reports to the Residential House Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide emotional support and guidance to young people in our care.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans to meet the unique needs of each young person.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support and services.
  • Manage and maintain a safe and healthy living environment.
  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills and knowledge.
Requirements
  • Certificate IV in Child, Youth, and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care) or other similar qualification.
  • A genuine interest in young people and their well-being.
  • Demonstrate empathy for young people in our care in an open-minded and non-judgmental manner.
  • Highly developed capacity for emotional self-regulation, including the ability to set and maintain consistent boundaries to provide safety, stability, and consistency.
What We Offer
  • Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
  • Ongoing career development, education, and training opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Program - free and confidential counseling, coaching, and emotional support for work and personal challenges.
Selection Criteria
  • A valid and current Driver's License.
  • Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop).
  • Valid Employee Working with Children Check.
  • Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk-assessed/client-facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.


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