Residential Support Worker

1 week ago

Bunbury, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time
About the Role

As a Residential Support Worker, your role involves creating a secure and nurturing home environment for Children and Young People who have experienced childhood trauma, abuse, or neglect. Your responsibilities include delivering personalised support and guidance, fostering the development of independent life skills, assisting with emotional regulation, and providing opportunities for re-engagement in education and community activities.

We are looking for team members with expertise in supporting individuals who may exhibit challenging behaviours such as aggression, self-harm, drug use, and absconding. Successful candidates will have prior experience working with children and young people and possess a comprehensive understanding of childhood trauma and its impacts.

These newly created positions will be based in the South West region, specifically in Busselton initially on a casual basis with a view to permanent roles once these new homes are established. Shifts typically occur between 2 pm and 10 pm on weekdays, with various morning and afternoon shifts on weekends.

Key Responsibilities

  • Promote and assist young people to achieve goals identified in Individual Case Plans
  • Assist young people to develop independence and build community networks 
  • Support the young person’s interests 
  • Establish a rapport and collaborate effectively with young people to achieve positive outcomes
  • Manage behavioural escalations and assist the young person to co-regulate emotionally
  • Domestic duties and supporting the young person to learn how to look after themselves eg cooking, housework, laundry
  • Communicate with the care team and report incidents promptly and accurately
  • Medication administration (when required)
  • Maintenance of progress notes and record keeping

Skills & Experience

  • Minimum qualification level - Certificate IV in Youth Work, Mental Health, or relevant qualification
  • Experience working with young people who have experienced significant trauma and neglect, including the management of behaviours of concern
  • Ability to demonstrate highly effective interpersonal skills with young people and stakeholders
  • Demonstrate confidentiality and have strong understanding of professional boundaries
  • Experience working with young people from indigenous or other cultural backgrounds
  • A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011) & CPR (HLTAID001 or HLTAID009) Certificate/s
  • A current Drivers Licence

Additionally, experience with behavioural management approaches including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), positive behaviour support, trauma and attachment, Sanctuary or CARE residential models will be highly regarded

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, Department of Communities Check and Working with Children Check.

To be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two (2) doses or hold a valid medical exemption certificate, in accordance with Life Without Barriers Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.

Benefits: 

  • Discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around at one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations
  • Generous Salary Packaging Benefits – claim up to $15,900 per year, tax free
  • Ongoing development opportunities, including paid CARE and TCI Training
  • 24-hour management support with a National After-Hours Service team

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