Direct Care Worker

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

Job summary

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) in Victoria is recruiting entry level casual Direct Care Workers to provide high quality care, supervision, security and support to vulnerable children and young people in Secure Care Services across two residential facilities in inner north-west metropolitan Melbourne.

You will join a dedicated team, empower young people, help them establish daily routines, and support their objectives while addressing safety and protection needs within

Responsibilities

• Provide care, supervision, safety, security and personal support within established procedures and local practices.
• Support clients in their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development through individual and group activities.
• Assist in developing and following a daily structure, goals and life skills for children in care.

Job description

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.

THE ROLE

Empower children and young people to make positive changes in their lives in these entry level casual role. Right 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.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide 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 and group 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.

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-check For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

Eligibility

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.