Senior Residential Care Worker (Live in). Full Time Permanent - GeraldtonApply now Job no: 505196Employment type: Full TimeLocation: Geraldton, Gascoyne & MidwestCategories: Disability, Child, Youth & FamilyWork for a leading social purpose OrganisationLive-in (7 days on / 7 days off roster)Salary - $175,500 base + supertotal package (not eligible for penalties rates)Based in GeraldtonAbout the OrganisationEvery day, Life Without Barriers provides support and care to children and young people, as we work collaboratively with families, carers, and communities, to ensure they have the environment they deserve to grow. With a focus on ensuring safety and respect, this is an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful difference in these young lives and help pave a brighter future.Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each individual need and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.About the RoleWe are currently recruiting a Senior Residential Care Workers to join our team supporting children and young people in our Residential Care Homes in Geraldton. Ideally, you will be locally based.Successful candidates will alternate working 7 days on (24/7 sleepover) before having 7 days off. The position will be well remunerated on an annualised salary given this model and hours of work. This position will be supported by a team of local Residential Support Workers and reporting to a House Manager.To be successful in this role you will need to have the tenacity, enthusiasm, and experience to support up to 4 children or young people (some of whom may have challenging behaviours and may require trauma informed responses) in a positive and engaging family home environment.The role requires someone who can quickly build strong and enduring positive relationships, ensuring developmentally appropriate and tailored activities and support. We need someone who is responsible, flexible in their approach (every day will be unique), calm (even when things get tough!) and who is passionate about supporting our children and young people to feel safe and secure.Each day in the home will be unique and will be tailored to the needs of the children or young people you are looking after; however, the successful candidates will also be responsible for all aspects of maintaining a home including cooking, cleaning, washing, transportation to school and activities etc.The key responsibilities of the Senior Residential Care Workers are to provide 24/7 care, support, and supervision to up to 4 children to ensure their personal and development needs are met in a home environment.Experience in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Children and Residential Experiences (CARE) will be highly regarded.The key duties and tasks are:Utilising CARE and TCI, create an engaging, culturally appropriate, nurturing, and safe environment, ensuring appropriate routines while also developing independent life skillsProvide tailored and developmentally appropriate support and activities, together with necessary personal care and transportationEnsure appropriate levels of records and documentation are maintainedMaintain a clean and organised home, including meal planning, shopping, cooking, cleaning and washingProvide direction and guidance to additional support staffWe are seeking someone with the following skills, experience, and attributes:Significant disability residential and therapeutic experience working with children and young people with complex behaviours and trauma backgrounds (ideally experience as a live in carer)Strong knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply CARE and TCI principles, and strong verbal and written communication including the ability to adhere to high reporting and documentation requirementsWell-developed cultural competency and understanding of supporting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and young peoplePositive, resilient, dedicated and calm under pressureA current First Aid CertificateUnrestricted Drivers LicenceBackground screening will include a National Criminal Record Check, Working with Children Check (WA) and WA Child protection Check (DCP 395).Salary packaging benefits through MaxxiaAccess to ongoing training and support from a multidisciplinary team of dedicated staffOngoing career opportunitiesFor any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contactsadna.patelthomas@lwb.org.au (note we are not accepting applications to this email address, please follow the steps below to apply)How to ApplyInclude your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.Advertised: 04 Jun 2025 W. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 18 Jun 2025 23:55 W. Australia Standard Time
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