Part-Time Trauma-Informed Residential Care Practitioner

Family and Disability Services; Toowoomba Regional; Presencial; AUD 53.000 - 76.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary Packaging up to $15,900

Meal entertainment benefits

Extended leave options

Descripción de la vacante

UnitingCare Queensland’s FaDS team is hiring a Residential Care Practitioner in Toowoomba on a permanent part-time basis (64 hours per fortnight). You will support trauma-informed, therapeutic care for children in out-of-home settings, ensuring a safe and nurturing home environment and completing required reports.

The role requires working with children with extreme needs, flexible shifts including weekends and sleepovers, and qualifications in related fields.

Formación

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or related field.
• Experience applying CARE principles in work with children and families.
• Awareness of Child Protection Act 1999 and LCS2 screening requirements.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care in residential/out-of-home settings.
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card), Driver Licence and First Aid/CPR.

Responsabilidades

• Provide therapeutic, trauma-informed residential care to children and young people.
• Support stable, non-family-based care arrangements.
• Maintain a safe, clean home environment and document reports as required.

Conocimientos

CARE model

Trauma-informed care

Child protection knowledge

Communication

Educación

Cert IV in Child & Family

Cert IV in Human Services

Descripción del empleo

UnitingCare Queensland’s FaDS team is hiring a Residential Care Practitioner in Toowoomba on a permanent part-time basis (64 hours per fortnight). You will support trauma-informed, therapeutic care for children in out-of-home settings, ensuring a safe and nurturing home environment and completing required reports.

The role requires working with children with extreme needs, flexible shifts including weekends and sleepovers, and qualifications in related fields.