Residential Care Worker
Residential Care Workers are critical contributors to the well‐being of young people aged 12 to 17 in our care placements. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will provide around‐the‐clock support and help shape positive lives for adolescents who cannot live with their families.
Benefits
* Choose your hours and days of work
* Choose your location of work – either Wonthaggi, Sale or both
* Choose from a range of shifts, including weekend and out‐of‐hours work
* Enjoy evening, night and weekend penalty rates
* Receive a paid induction
* Receive Level 3.1 when qualified or Level 2.1 if unqualified under the Schads award pay level
* Receive annual wage increases (in line with the Schads award CPI increases)
* Join a team of dedicated professionals including Therapeutic Specialists, Case Coordinators and an Education Specialist
* Receive supervision support and access to a free Employee Assistance Program
* Receive paid Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training and paid Needs‐Based Framework Training
Daily Responsibilities
* Build positive relationships with young people and your fellow team members
* Follow a routine developed specifically for a young person's needs
* Transport young people to and from school, day programs and appointments
* Complete activities and enjoy mealtimes together
* Assist in the implementation of programs designed for growth and development of young people
* Complete summary notes
* Help create a safe and homely environment for them to live in and enjoy
Essential Criteria
* Current Working with Children Check (for paid employment)
* Current First Aid Certificate (Provide First Aid; Course Code HLTAID003)
* National Police Check (must be obtained via https://www.employmentscreeninggroup.com/au/allambi/)
* International Police Check for applicants who have lived continuously for 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years
* A current driver's licence
* Willingness to participate in a Worker/Carer Exclusion Scheme Check
* Current NDIS Worker Check (can be obtained via https://www.service.vic.gov.au/services/national-disability-insurance-scheme)
Mandatory Qualifications
The employee must be enrolled in, undertaking, or hold either:• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention; or• A recognised relevant qualification (if you are unsure, please ask).
All residential care workers must complete the following three mandatory units of competency within the first 3 months of employment if not yet obtained:
* CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma informed care
* CHCPRT009 – Provide primary residential care
* CHCCCS009 – Facilitate responsible behaviour
Allambi Care can facilitate the acquisition of these units through our partner RTO BIAE (RTO no 45241).
Equal Employment Opportunity
Allambi Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds as well as People With a Disability.
For inquiries, contact Stefan at 0423 079 629 or Hala at 0460 732 470.
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