Residential Care Worker – Evening Shifts (Trauma-Informed)

MacKillop Family Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SCHADS Level 3

Tax savings

Wellbeing support

Sanctuary Model

First Nations pathways

Staff Network

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services in Ashwood, VIC is seeking an experienced Residential Care Worker to join our OOHC program. You will help support young people in daily living, respond to trauma-related behaviours, and assist with household tasks to keep the home running smoothly.

The role is full-time, evening/PM shifts, reporting to the Residential Team Leader. We offer a supportive, values-driven workplace with pathways for First Nations staff and a commitment to culturally safe practice.

Qualifications

• A Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or equivalent.
• Genuine interest in the wellbeing of young people in our care.
• Demonstrated empathy for young people in our care.
• Strong capacity for emotional self-regulation and boundary setting.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in daily living and help build practical and emotional skills.
• Respond to trauma-related behaviours with care and professional insight.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the home, including household tasks and admin.
• Work as part of a strong, values-driven team that supports each other every day.

Skills

Empathy

Emotional self-regulation

Teamwork

Open-mindedness

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Job description

MacKillop Family Services in Ashwood, VIC is seeking an experienced Residential Care Worker to join our OOHC program. You will help support young people in daily living, respond to trauma-related behaviours, and assist with household tasks to keep the home running smoothly.

The role is full-time, evening/PM shifts, reporting to the Residential Team Leader. We offer a supportive, values-driven workplace with pathways for First Nations staff and a commitment to culturally safe practice.