Carins - Residential Care Worker

5 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Kanda Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
  • Make a lasting impact in the lives of children aged 0-6
  • Casual & Part-Time roles with flexible shifts (mornings, evenings, sleepovers)
  • Training, development, and career growth with a trauma-informed focus

At Kanda, we're more than a care provider – we're a community. Backed by decades of experience, we deliver personalised support solutions that embrace the complexity of life. Our services span disability and NDIS support, children, youth and family services, aged home care, veterans' care, and community nursing.

We're currently seeking compassionate, experienced, and committed individuals to support children and young people in residential care settings, including a specialised program for children aged 0–6 This is a unique and deeply rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of young children.

In this role, you will:

  • Provide direct care, supervision and emotional support in a safe, nurturing home environment
  • Support children's daily routines including meals, hygiene, rest, play-based learning and education
  • Help children with emotional regulation, behavioural support and development using trauma-informed approaches
  • Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to implement individual care plans
  • Assist with recreational and therapeutic activities
  • Build consistent, trusting relationships and contribute to a stable environment where children feel safe and valued
  • Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to a culture of reflective practice

What We Offer:

  • Ongoing training and development, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and The Sanctuary Model
  • Wellness support via the Sonder app – 24/7 mental health and wellbeing access
  • Supportive team culture and consistent rosters
  • A chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children

Requirements:

  • Experience supporting children and/or young people, ideally in residential, early childhood, disability, or therapeutic settings
  • Attained or currently studying a qualification in Community Services, Youth Work, Early Childhood, Disability, or a related field (Certificate IV, Diploma or Bachelor level)
  • Trauma-informed care and/or behaviour support experience strongly preferred
  • Current Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
  • Current First Aid Certificate, valid Driver's Licence and reliable transport
  • Ability to work across a rotating roster (including mornings, evenings, weekends and sleepovers)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply, as we are deeply committed to maintaining strong cultural connections for the children in our care.

Kanda is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures are respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.

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