Residential Care Worker

Kanda; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates at $46.70+ per h

Company vehicle during shifts

Consistent rosters and supportive team

Paid induction and training

Wellness programs and employee rewards

Job summary

Kanda is seeking compassionate caregivers to support children and young people across a 24/7 roster on the Sunshine Coast. You will help with school routines, meals, homework, appointments, and activities while maintaining safety and positive relationships. Flexibility and calm responses are essential in this role.

You will contribute to a child-safe, inclusive environment and work with a local team to provide consistent, supportive care that makes a real difference in each young person’s day.

Qualifications

• Genuinely enjoy working with children and young people.
• Ability to build trust while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Clear communication and non-judgemental listening.
• Ability to manage challenging situations safely and respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and help get everyone ready for school.
• Assist with homework and participate in activities the young person enjoys.
• Attend appointments, training, or outings with the group.
• Support daily routines and life skills within a safe environment.
• Manage challenging behaviour while keeping everyone safe and respected.

Skills

Empathy for children

Clear communication

Boundary setting

Calm under pressure

Positive home environment

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services / Youth Work / Social Work or related

Job description

• Competitive pay rates - Casual payrates starting at $46.70
• Company vehicle provided for use during shifts, no wear and tear on your vehicle
• Consistent rosters & supportive local team culture, support you when you need

• Competitive pay rates - Casual payrates starting at $46.70
• Company vehicle provided for use during shifts, no wear and tear on your vehicle
• Consistent rosters & supportive local team culture, support you when you need

There isn’t a script, no day is the same.

You’re supporting children and young people who each have their own personalities, experiences, strengths, challenges and goals.

One shift might involve getting everyone ready for school, preparing meals and making sure the day gets off to a good start.

Another might involve helping with homework, attending an appointment, heading to training or supporting a young person to take part in something they enjoy.

You might help with household routines and life skills or sit and listen after a difficult day.

You might manage challenging behaviour while keeping everyone safe and maintaining a respectful relationship.

That’s where your ability to stay calm, think clearly and respond quickly rather than react, really matters.

You are the adult in the room who can stay steady. You don’t need to have all the answers. You do need to be willing to learn, stay curious and keep showing up.

What we’re really looking for

You might be a great fit if you:

• Genuinely enjoy working with children and young people.
• Can build trust while maintaining professional boundariesand follow individual support plans.
• Communicate clearly and listen without judgement.
• Can manage challenging situations and taking appropriate steps.
• Can bring warmth, humour, structure and positivity to the home.
• Understand that small moments can have a big impact.

You’ll Bring

• A current Australian driver’s licence (minimum P2).
• A Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain them.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• A completed or currently enrolled in a minimum Certificate IV in Community Services, Youth Work, Social Work or a related qualification (Minimum Qualifications - information sheet).
• Experience supporting people with complex behaviours, including using trauma-informed, person-centred approaches and maintaining safety during escalated situations.
• Availability and flexibility to work a variety of shifts across a 24/7 roster (days, nights, sleepovers, weekends)/ including the ability to complete a minimum of two sleepover shifts per fortnight. Common roster of care: 8am–4pm, 4pm-8am (sleepover 10pm-6am).

WhyYou’llLove Working with Kanda

• Paid induction with supported shadow shifts to set you up for success.
• Strong local leadership & On-Call, real people, ready to support you when you need it.
• Paid training including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and The Sanctuary Model.
• Wellness initiatives plus 24/7 access to the Sonder wellbeing app.
• Access to an employee rewards hub providing savings and cashback across everyday purchases.
• Availability to apply for yearly CEO Scholarship program initiative for selected qualification’s.
• Employee recognition initiatives, including gift vouchers and service rewards.
• Free Orbit World Travel Club membership and travelperks.

Kanda is committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation.

We’rededicated to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves. At Kanda, every voice matters, every culture is valued, and we believe that diverse perspectivesaren’tjust welcomethey’reessential to who we are and what we do.