Our mission is to support children with disabilities in a residential setting. We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team in Geelong.
About the Role
As a Therapeutic Residential Support Worker, you will provide nurturing and child-centred care that promotes emotional and physical well-being. You will offer emotional support and create a safe environment for children to express their feelings and concerns.
* Establish and maintain daily routines to create a structured and predictable environment, which can be especially important for children.
* Implement behaviour management techniques and positive reinforcement strategies to address challenging behaviours.
* Organize and engage children in age-appropriate play and recreational activities that promote social and emotional development.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide individualised support to children with complex needs.
2. Collaborate with families and guardians to support children's progress and maintain open communication regarding their well-being.
3. Ensure the safety and security of children at all times, especially in activities like cooking or outdoor play.
Qualifications and Requirements
To succeed in this role, applicants must have:
* A passion for supporting people to live their best lives.
* Highly developed problem-solving skills.
* Effective communication skills.
Applicants must also hold current qualifications in Disability, Community Services, Social Work or equivalent, and be willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check, Valid Australian Driver's License, Victorian Working with Children Check (employee status), and Current CPR & First Aid certificate.
The ideal candidate will be qualified to or be willing to enroll into a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and out of home care).