Residential Support Worker. Create a Secure and Nurturing Home Environment.
We are seeking skilled individuals to join our team of Residential Support Workers, providing care and support to children and young people who have experienced trauma and neglect. Your role will be to create a secure and nurturing home environment, delivering personalized support and guidance to help young people develop independent life skills, manage emotional regulation, and engage in education and community activities.
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:
- 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
Benefits:
- Generous Salary Packaging Benefits – claim up to $15,900 per year, tax free
- Ongoing development opportunities, including paid training
- 24-hour management support with a national after-hours service team
How to Apply:
Included your resume and covering letter in one document. Click 'Apply' and follow the prompts for any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact us via email.