* Gippsland Region (sites in Morwell and Traralgon) in Gunaikurnai Country
* Register your interest in upcoming casual positions to be recruited in 2024.
* Established organisation with over 140 years in children's services
THIS IS NOT A CURRENT VACANCY. Please register your interest to be considered for our next recruitment drive in 2024.
About Us
For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful. Our Vision for 2026: Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems. We look forward to working with our staff, carers, partners, supporters and government, to ensure children, young people and their families can create the future they imagine for themselves.
Berry Street's Residential Care Programs provide accommodation, care and support to children and young people. With multiple sites across Victoria, our houses are staffed on a 24-hour roster, 7 days a week. Most shifts are 8 hours in length and day and afternoon shifts span the hours of 7am and 11pm and are required to be able available to work night and stand up shifts.
Key Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively within a dedicated team to deliver high-quality therapeutic care.
* Implement current best practice therapeutic interventions and program guidelines to ensure the highest standard of care and child safety.
* Serve as a positive role model, supporting young people in their educational, social, and recreational pursuits while fostering independence.
* Create a safe and nurturing home environment, including managing household duties and providing nutritious meals.
About You
* You're a team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, prioritizing the best interests of the young person.
* Strong communication skills, active listening, and a commitment to maintaining professional boundaries.
* Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to multitask with ease.
* Creative thinking and a non-judgmental approach to life.
* A driver's license (minimum green P's) is essential for transporting young people.
* A minimum Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or equivalent qualification is required. However, Berry Street is open to employing applicants committed to enrolling in a relevant qualification within three months of employment.
* Applicants must also complete the mandatory upskilling units as required by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Continuing employment is dependent on satisfactory evidence provided within 3 months of being engaged in the role. Our team will support you with your enrolment with our partner TAFE, Melbourne Polytechnic.
Why Choose Us
* Investment in you! As a Learning Organisation, there are so many opportunities for development that we offer you, including access to a comprehensive training calendar, free training such as AOD, First Aid, Health & Safety etc.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.
* Opportunities for career progression and growth.
How To Register Your Interest
Include your currentResume along with responding to all the screening questions (instead of submitting a cover letter).
Talent queries to Recruitment inbox recruitment@berrystreet.org.au
Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check and International Police check if required and Victorian Carer Register clearance if applicable.
Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.