Child Protection Support Workers

5 days ago

West Melbourne, Australia Care Choice Full time

Rate of pay starting from $39.26
- Casual opportunities throughout metropolitan Melbourne VIC
- Employee Benefits: Access to exciting rewards and wellness programs

**About us**

We’ve been supporting people with a disability since 2007. Specialising in 24-hour disability programs for individuals with multiple and complex needs, we’re proud to be a trusted and registered service provider with the NDIA, TAC, DFFH and Worksafe.

Our values are:

- ** People, First**:

- **Brilliant Together**:

- **Bring Our Best. Always**:

- **Relentless Optimism**

**Benefits & culture**

CareChoice is proud to be an EEO employer. We support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

As a CareChoice employee, benefits you’ll be able to take advantage of include:

- Employee Pathways Scholarships
- Employee Support Fund
- Free ongoing training and development
- Annual recognition awards
- Paid Pregnancy loss leave for either parent
- Flexible work
- A number of employee wellness platforms including EAP and Care4U, free flu shots and travel discounts.
- Discounts with major retailers including:

- Car and Health Insurance
- Fuel
- Groceries and food
- Gas, Electricity, Internet, and Mobile Phones
- Pet supplies
- Movie tickets
- Other major retailers such as Catch, Myer, Kmart, Big W, JB Hi Fi plus many more.
- Monthly Recognition & Reward for Employee of the Month
- Service Recognition Program
- Career development opportunities including secondments and Job-Ride-A-Long program

From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do your best work and really make a difference in people’s lives.

**About you**:
To be considered for this position you must have the following:

- Previous Child Protection experience
- A sound understanding of Trauma Informed Care
- Experience with Behaviours of Concern
- Experience in implementing behavioural support plans/strategies
- Extensive experience supporting clients with Mental Health concerns
- Experience supporting clients with substance abuse (Alcohol and Other Drugs)
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Current Working with Children check
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Current & Clear Police check
- Covid19 Digital Vaccination Certificate or Immunisation Statement
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Valid Driver’s Licence with access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
- Certificate IV in Mental Health and or AOD desirable

**To APPLY**

First Nations applicants are encouraged to apply.

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