Residential Practitioner

Uniting Limited; Hamilton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging available

10% discount at Uniting Early Learning

Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave

Free counselling (EAP)

Training and development opportunities

25% off at Uniting Op Shops

Job summary

Uniting is seeking dedicated youth workers to support young people living in our residential homes in Hamilton. You will be a hands-on, compassionate presence, helping young people feel safe, valued, and understood while upholding dignity, privacy and independence.

The role offers a diverse roster including night, sleepover, afternoon, and weekend shifts, with a strong emphasis on respectful relationships and community impact. Training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• Current driver’s licence valid in Victoria.
• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, or other relevant recognised qualification must be held or underway.
• If not included in your qualification, you will be required to complete the mandatory units CHCMHS007, CHCCCS009, CHCPRT033 and CHCPRT034.

Responsibilities

• Support young people living in residential homes to feel safe, valued and understood.
• Be hands-on, present and a positive role model while guiding them through challenges.
• Contribute to a home environment grounded in respect, stability and genuine connection.

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Job description

• A role with impact supporting young people living in residential houses
• SACS Level 3 + super + access to salary packaging benefits
• 1x Permanent, Full-time position
• 3x Permanent, part-time positions (45 hours, 42.2 hours and 36 hoursper fortnight)
• Based in Hamilton

About the opportunity

Are you someone with a big heart, steady resilience, and life experience that’s shaped your compassion, maybe as a parent or caregiver? Do you have a natural gift for connecting with young people and creating a safe, respectful environment where they can thrive?

You’ll support young people living in our residential homes, helping them feel safe, valued, and understood. You’ll be hands‑on, present, and a positive role model, guiding them through challenges, cheering on their wins, and providing care that protects their dignity, privacy, and independence.

Whether you’re:

• An experienced youth worker looking for more flexibility, or
• Someone ready to start a new, meaningful career that enriches your community

We’d truly love to hear from you.

This role offers a diverse and engaging roster, including a mix of active night shifts, sleepover shifts, afternoon shifts, and weekend work.

This work can be challenging, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. You’ll help build a home environment grounded in respect, stability, and genuine connection, one that supports each young person to grow, heal, and discover their potential.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your hourly rate (SCHADS Level 3) + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take‑home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

About you

• Current drivers licence valid in Victoria
• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, or other relevant recognised qualification must be held or underway
• If not included in your qualification, you will be required to complete the mandatory units of competency.
  • CHCMHS007 – Work Effectively in Trauma Informed Care
  • CHCCCS009 – Facilitate Responsible Behaviour
  • CHCPRT033 – Provide Support to Children and Youth in Out‑of‑Home Care
  • CHCPRT034 – Work with Children and Young People with Complex Trauma and Attachment Issues and Needs

If you do not currently meet the above requirements, you will have the opportunity to enrol in and start the minimum qualification training upon commencement.

This will occur during initial induction (first 2 weeks) before any direct care is provided.

It is expected that the mandatory units of competency (including the workplace hours and assessments) are completed within 12 weeks of enrolment. Additionally, if you are undertaking the minimum qualification, you are expected to complete the qualification within the timeframe prescribed by the education training provider.

For any questions, reach out to Robyn Buddle at03 9051 2647 or [e-mail]

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.