Part-Time Home-Based Care Worker – East Melbourne

Mackillop Family Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Salary Packaging

Ongoing Career Development, Education,

Employee Assistance Program – free and

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services in East Melbourne, VIC, is seeking a Part-time Home-Based Care Support Worker to provide safe, structured care for children and young people, supporting connections with family and community.

You will perform household duties, follow policies, maintain records, and engage in therapeutic activities, reporting to the Home-Based Care Coordinator. Requires driver’s licence, WWCC, and Working with Children checks.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal culture awareness and sensitivity to issues faced by Aboriginal children and families
• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care) or similar tertiary qualification
• Current Victorian driver’s licence and ability to drive MacKillop vehicles for client transport
• Genuine interest in young people and their wellbeing
• Demonstrated empathy and non-judgemental approach
• Strong emotional self-regulation with ability to set consistent boundaries

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people to feel safe, stable and engaged
• Perform daily household duties and implement policies and procedures
• Maintain clear records and communicate relevant information to case managers and support services
• Provide high quality physical and emotional care and appropriate recreational activities
• Contribute to safety checks and liaise with the Home-Based Care Coordinator

Skills

Aboriginal culture awareness

Empathy

Emotional self-regulation

Genuine interest in wellbeing

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Job description

MacKillop Family Services in East Melbourne, VIC, is seeking a Part-time Home-Based Care Support Worker to provide safe, structured care for children and young people, supporting connections with family and community.

You will perform household duties, follow policies, maintain records, and engage in therapeutic activities, reporting to the Home-Based Care Coordinator. Requires driver’s licence, WWCC, and Working with Children checks.