Support Worker

Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Canberra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children'S Health Queensland Hospital And Health Service in Canberra seeks a dedicated support worker to provide essential residential care for young people. You will help develop independent living skills and work within a supportive team to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The role is full-time in the Residential Care Program with diverse shifts including sleepovers. Applicants should have Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, First Aid, and a valid driver’s license, and be committed to

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support or related field.
• Current First Aid certificate and valid driver’s license often required.
• Ability to work with young people in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a safe, nurturing environment for young people.
• Assist young people to develop independent living skills.
• Maintain records and participate in team meetings as required.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Youth services

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate IV in Individual Support

Job description

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What People Ask

Support worker salaries in Canberra commonly range from $55,000 to $75,000 per year. This can vary based on experience, qualifications, and the specific employer. Overtime and penalty rates may also increase overall earnings.

Many support worker positions in Canberra require a Certificate III or IV in Individual Support or a related field. A current First Aid certificate and a valid driver's license are also often necessary.

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This position is situated within the MacKillop National After Hours Services Unit which is responsible for providing high quality residential care that supports the emotional, social and behavioural care needs of vulnerable young people.

The After Hours Support Worker is a member of the MacKillop National After Hours Services Unit and reports to the After Hours Support Worker Coordinator.

Support staff in providing ‘best practise’ care that meets the day-to-day needs of young people whilst delivering high quality outcomes for all young people and their families.

Participate in team meetings with the National After Hours Support Worker Team and other forums as required.

About You:

• Motivation, passion, and resilience to work with Young People
• Ability to work in a face-paced environment and think on your feet
• Availability to work a variety of shifts including sleepovers and active nights
• Positive and friendly attitude
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

We value the unique knowledge, perspectives, and cultural contributions of First Nations peoples. Your experience and insights are important to us, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Key result areas and responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of a safe and nurturing environment for young people;
• Assist young people to develop independent living skills;
• Protect and respect the rights of young people;

Residential Care

• Provide residential care that reflects the organisation’s values, policies and practice frameworks including The Way We Work With Young People;
• Work collaboratively with residential care staff, case workers, service providers and families;
• Undertake ‘Roving’ responsibilities between Residential units within the designated regions of A.C.T.
• Maintain records and documentation as required (including case notes, communication books, incident reports, hazard and near miss reports etc);

This is 1x Full Time, and several casual opportunities based in Canberra within our Residential Care Program. The position reports to the After Hours Coordinator.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
• Experience in youth services or residential care;
• Ability to relate to and work with young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties;
• Ability to implement behaviour management plans for young people with challenging behaviours;
• Experience and understanding of OH&S issues in the workplace