Casual and Part-time Residential Care Youth Workers

Allambi Care; Wonthaggi; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction

Penalty rates for evenings/nights/week

Location options: Wonthaggi or Sale

Job summary

Allambi Care is seeking Residential Care Workers to support youths aged 12 to 17 in Victoria. The role is casual with potential part-time conversion after probation, with shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and out-of-hours work.

Location options include Wonthaggi and Sale, with paid induction and penalty rates for out-of-hours work. Join a dedicated team of Therapeutic Specialists, Case Coordinators and an Education Specialist, receiving supervision support and access to an Employee

Qualifications

• Current Working with Children Check for paid employment.
• Current First Aid Certificate (Provide First Aid; HLTAID003).
• National Police Check (via employmentscreeninggroup.com/au/allambi).
• International Police Check if lived overseas in the last 10 years (12 months or more).
• Current driver’s licence.
• Willingness to participate in Worker/Carer Exclusion Scheme Check.
• Current NDIS Worker Check (via vic service portal).

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with young people and 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 implementing programs for growth and development.
• Complete summary notes.
• Help create a safe, homely environment for them to live in.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Flexible hours

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Recognised relevant qualification

Job description

• Work for a leading organisation that is 40 years strong
• Play a critical role in changing a young persons’ life
• Be supported and mentored throughout your career journey with us
• Join an organisation that truly values its employees
• Casual role, but part time conversions are available and encouraged after initial probation periods

Your new role supporting youth

Residential Care Workers are some of the most influential people in a young person’s life providing around the clock care to youth in need; so, if you are looking for a meaningful role - working as part of a team - supporting young people aged 12 to 17 in our care placements - then this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits of joining the Allambi Care team

• Choose your hours and days of work
• Choose from a range of shifts including weekend and out of hours work
• Location - either Wonthaggi, Sale or both
• Enjoy evening, night and weekend penalty rates
• Enjoy a paid induction
• Receive Level 3.1 when qualified or Level 2.1 if unqualified Schads award pay level
• Receive annual wage increases (in line with 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

More about the role and Allambi Care

Allambi Care is a multi-disciplined and recognised leader in the human services field working across Victoria and NSW. We are committed to supporting our community’s most vulnerable people through tailored services and programs. With over 40 years’ experience, our ‘never give up’ approach ensures the needs of the people we care for are our first priority.

We support adolescents who cannot live with their families and have child protection orders meaning they need to live in out of home care. Your daily tasks can include:

• Building positive relationships with young people and your fellow team members
• Following a routine developed specifically for a young person’s needs
• Transporting young people to and from school, day programs and appointments
• Completing activities and enjoying mealtimes together
• Assist in the implementation of programs designed for growth and development of young people
• Completing summary notes
• Help create a safe and homely environment for them to live in and enjoy.

About you

To be successful in the role you will need to meet the following Essential Criteria:

• Current Working with Children Check (for paid employment)
• Current First Aid Certificate (Provide First Aid; Course Code HLTAID003)
• National Police Check (this 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)

The following Qualifications are mandatory for this role:

The employee is required to 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)

In addition, all residential care workers must complete the three mandatory units of competency, being:

• CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma informed care
• CHCCCS009 – Facilitate responsible behaviour
• CHCPRT033 – Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care
• CHCPRT034 – Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs

Allambi Care are able to facilitate the applicant obtaining the mandatory units of competency within the first 3 months of employment if they have not been obtained prior to applyingthrough our partnered RTO BIAE (RTO no 45241).

Ready to learn, grow and have a meaningful career with us?

If you have any further questions please contact:

Stefan: 0423 079 629

Hala: 0460 732 470

No recruitment agencies please

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.