Make a Real Impact – Be a Key Part of a Young Person's Journey
Are you ready to make a real difference in a young person's life? Join our passionate, dedicated team in our Out of Home Care (OOHC) programs, supporting children and young people with high and complex needs in a safe, therapeutic and home‐like environment.
We're looking for a confident, compassionate and capable Support Worker to join our Home-Based Care (HBC) Houses team – someone who can confidently and independently run a household, support kids during family time visits, and be a reliable presence during both everyday and emotional moments.
The position is a casual role based in Preston within our Home Based Care North program and reports to the Home Based Care Team Leader.
Responsibilities
* Providing daily support and structure for children and young people in protective placements – creating a safe, nurturing, and stable home.
* Being a trusted carer while foster parents take respite – handling morning and afternoon transports, supervising and supporting the children, and maintaining daily routines.
* Managing the household independently – from cooking and cleaning to ensuring everything runs smoothly and feels like home.
* Supporting family time visits – helping children stay connected with their families in a respectful, caring way.
* Building life skills – encouraging independence and emotional growth in young people through everyday activities and therapeutic guidance.
* Collaborating with a passionate team – while often working independently, staying connected with experienced caseworkers and leaders for guidance and assistance when needed.
Qualifications
* Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and out of home care), or other equivalent tertiary qualifications.
* Current valid Victorian driver's licence and ability to drive MacKillop vehicles in the conduct of the position, including transportation of clients.
* Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and awareness of current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.
Benefits
* Generous salary packaging to increase take‐home pay.
* SCHADS Award Level 2 and 3 dependents based on qualification and experience.
* Ongoing career development, education and training.
* Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges.
Requirements
* 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). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.
EEO Statement
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.
For more information, please contact Zoe at or Stacey at .
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