Direct Care Worker

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness and Housing is recruiting entry level Direct Care Workers for Secure Care Services across two residential facilities in inner north-west metropolitan Melbourne. You will provide high quality care, supervision and security to vulnerable children and young people, helping them follow daily routines and engage in learning and recreation.

This role involves supporting clients who may have experienced trauma, contributing to case planning,

Job description

THE ROLEEmpower children and young people to make positive changes in their lives in these entry level casual roleRight now, we are recruiting ongoing and casual staff to work in Secure Care Services across two residential facilities in inner north-west metropolitan Melbourne.You will be joining a passionate and specialised team who provide high quality care, supervision and security to vulnerable children and young people residing in our Secure Care Service facilities.As a Direct Care Worker your role would involve empowering children and young people to make positive changes in their lives. You would act as part of a network of care, helping them establish and follow a daily structure, achieve important goals, and develop essential life skills.The role is varied, challenging, and rewarding. You will be providing support to children and young people who may have experienced significant trauma and display challenging behaviours while we develop a case plan to address the protection needs, reduce the risk of harm, and return the child or young person to the community as soon as possible in a safe and planned way.Direct Care Workers provide high quality care, supervision, security and safety to children and young people who are residing in a secure care unit.We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background, if you think you would like to start or continue your career with us, we'd love to hear from you.ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDEProvide care, supervision, safety, security, and personal support services from within a range of established procedures and local work practices.Support clients in their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development through individual andgroup work, structured recreational programs and activities, model appropriate behaviours and encourage, facilitate, and support clients in their contact with other clients (as appropriate), families and carers, child protection workers, health and education services and other service providers.Please open the position description to read more.This role requires a Working with Children Check.Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-checkFor more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.HOW TO APPLYApplicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)Please apply to submit your interest in this position.