Home Based Care Support Worker

About the role:

MacKillop's 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. 

The Home-Based Care house offers accommodation and support to children and young people who are referred through the Child Protection system. The Home-Based Care Support 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, the development of their personal skills, and household duties. The role also entails working closely with the foster carer to support the children in the home.

This is a part-time fixed term position (38 hours per fortnight) until 30 June 2026 opportunity based in Eastern Metro, VIC within our Home Based Care Program. The position reports to the Home Based Care Coordinator.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care), or other similar or relevant tertiary qualifications.
• A commitment toward the principles and practice of quality care in residential settings.
• Highly developed capacity for emotional self-regulation, including the capacity to set and maintain consistent boundaries provide safety, stability, and consistency.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively with Foster Carers and teams, to meet program goals and objectives.
• A genuine interest in young people and their wellbeing.

For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

For more information, please contact:

Melissa Castellucchio at or on

Our offer:

• Hourly Rate of $34.46 to $40.05 as outlined in the SCHADS Award Level 2-3, dependent on qualifications and experience. 
• Salary packaging – we can help you to maximise your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Program- Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
• Supportive Environment - Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop's work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver's Licence;
• 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)

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.