
Youth Residential Care Worker
2 weeks ago
**Hume region, Homes on Yorta Yorta Country.**:
- ** Casual rates begin at $40 p/hr (unqualified) or $45 p/hr (qualified) + salary packaging**:
- **It takes someone very special to work in Berry Street's Residential Care Program**
**IMPORTANT DATES**:
- Applications closing **11pm, Wednesday the 23rd of October 2024**:
- Group Assessment on **on Thursday the 7th of November 2024**:
- ** Shepparton **location for the Group Assessment.
**Your Opportunity**
Join our team at Berry Street's Residential Care Program, where we provide accommodation, top-tier physical and emotional care, and unwavering support to children and young people aged 10 to 17. These individuals, placed under Child Protection orders, come to us when other Out of Home Care options are not feasible. While the role is deeply rewarding, it also presents its own set of challenges. Working with children and young people who have endured trauma, neglect, and abuse requires resilience, compassion, and a commitment to their growth and well-being. Our roster operates 24/7, offering a variety of day shifts (7am to 11pm) and overnight shifts (11pm to 7am).
**On the Job, You Will**:
- Work collaboratively within a dedicated team to deliver high-quality therapeutic care.
- Implement current best practice therapeutic interventions and program guidelines to ensure the highest standard of care and child safety.
- Serve as a positive role model, supporting young people in their educational, social, and recreational pursuits while fostering independence.
- Create a safe and nurturing home environment, including managing household duties and providing nutritious meals.
**Your Skills and Experience**:
- You're a team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, prioritizing the best interests of the young person.
- Strong communication skills, active listening, and a commitment to maintaining professional boundaries.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to multitask with ease.
- Creative thinking and a non-judgmental approach to life.
- A driver's license (minimum green P's) is essential for transporting young people.
- A minimum Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or equivalent qualification is required. However, Berry Street is open to employing applicants committed to enrolling in a relevant qualification within three months of employment.
- Applicants must complete the mandatory upskilling units as required by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Continuing employment is dependent on satisfactory evidence provided within 6 months of being engaged in the role. Our team will support you with your enrolment with our partner TAFE, Melbourne Polytechnic.
**Why Berry Street**:
As one of Australia's largest independent agencies, we're dedicated to providing diverse programs to over 35,000 young people, children, and families across Victoria each year. We believe in safety, thriving, and hope for all and strive to make this a reality every day. Join our team and benefit from our commitment to professional development, access to an Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for career progression.
**Berry Street’s Benefits**
- Comprehensive training including AOD, First Aid, Health & Safety and more.
- A culture that values and supports professional development.
- $15,900.00 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
- Generous leave conditions
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family
- Minimum Leave loading 17.5% or penalty rates when on annual leave.
If you can't make these dates, join our Talent Community for future opportunities.
- Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion. _
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply._
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