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Youth Residential Care Worker
2 weeks ago
- Work within an evidence based and trauma informed model of care
- Work with an organisation that values supervison and professional development
Generous leave + Salary packaging benefits
Northern Metro Victoria region, Homes on Wurundjeri Country
- Casual opportunities available
- Casual rates begin at $43 p/hr (unqualified) or $48 p/hr (qualified) + salary packaging
Your Opportunity:
We are looking for individuals who have a strong sense of self, are resilient and who are truly able to understand trauma and the behaviours of vulnerable young people in the Out of Home Care sector. You will provide therapeutic support and care and have the potential to make a difference to a young person's life.
The Berry Street Residential Care Program is one of the most rewarding and challenging roles you can apply for. The vulnerable young people you will be caring for have experienced and continue to experience trauma, neglect and abuse and your role is to help the young person thrive and feel safe in a home environment.
This role is not like any else and we are looking for the best carers for our young people, if you think that is you, we would love to hear from you
Our roster operates 24/7, offering a variety of day shifts (7am to 11pm) and overnight shifts (11pm to 7am).
Your role:
Using best practice therapeutic interventions and guidelines the main role of a Residential Care Worker is to create a safe and nurturing home environment, that provides consistent care for the young people. This includes being a positive role model, supporting young people in their educational, social, and recreational pursuits while fostering independence, as well as managing household duties and providing nutritious meals.
Your Skills and Experience:
You will have sound knowledge and experience of the Out of Home Sector, and the understanding of the effects of trauma and how to care for young people who have been through this.
You will be a strong communicator, a creative thinker who is able to problem solve and able to adapt to varying situations with confidence and professionalism.
You will hold a Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or equivalent qualification and are completing or willing to complete the mandatory Residential Care Top Up Units. Green P's or Full license is mandatory for transporting young people.
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 are embarking on changing the landscape within the Out of Home Care Sector and are bringing in the Teaching Family Model of care. This uses teaching interactions, relationships and skills building which is targeted to reduce problem behaviours and increase prosocial behaviours. This model of care statistically has greater results for our young people in education, general care and reunification with family.
We believe in safety, thriving, and hope for all and strive to make this a reality every day
Berry Street's Benefits
- Comprehensive training including AOD, First Aid, Health & Safety and more.
- $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.
For inquiries, contact our Talent Acquisition Team at
Applications close 11PM Tuesday 16th September.
Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and Worker Care Exclusion Scheme.
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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