Targeted Care Packages Support Worker

Berry Street; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meals and accommodation packaging

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Berry Street is hiring for casual roles based in Mount Helen, WA. You will support children and young people, helping with daily routines, transport, and independent living skills while collaborating with carers and care teams.

Roles involve travel across Central Highlands and Grampians; the position offers salary packaging and ongoing development opportunities. Availability for flexible hours is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Services, Social Work or related discipline is required.
• Solid communications skills to engage with young people, families and professionals.
• Availability to work flexible hours and travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines for young people, including school preparation and appointments.
• Provide transport to help maintain connections to education and services.
• Build independent living skills through mentoring and travel training.
• Maintain accurate records of progress and activities with care teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Diploma in Community Services, Social Work or related discipline

Job description

For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights.

We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

• Casual roles available
• $45 - $50 per hour depending on qualifications
• Super + Salary Packaging
• Based in Mount Helen office on Wadawurrong Country
• Travel across the Central Highlands and Grampians regions

The Opportunity

Help children and young people build independence, strengthen connections and feel safe and supported.

Our Targeted Care Packages (TCP) program supports children and young people who are in, or at risk of entering, residential care to move into care arrangements that better meet their needs. Working alongside carers and care teams, you will provide practical, individualised support that promotes stability, belonging and wellbeing.

What You’ll Do

• Support daily routines, including preparing for school, attending appointments and participating in community activities.
• Provide transport to help young people stay connected with education, services and support networks.
• Build independent living skills through mentoring, practical guidance and travel training.
• Work with carers and care teams to provide consistent support, maintaining accurate records of progress and activities.

Your hours and responsibilities will reflect each young person’s needs and individual care package.

About You

You are compassionate, adaptable and calm under pressure, with experience supporting young people with complex needs and behaviours. You build trusting relationships and bring an understanding of trauma, disability and the challenges facing young people involved with Child Protection.

You will have:

• Diploma in Community Services, Social Work or a related discipline
• Solid communications skills to effectively engage with young people, families and professionals
• Have a culturally responsive approach
• Availability to work flexible hours
• Valid current driver’s licence due

Our Benefits

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year
• Additional meals and accommodation packaging, subject to eligibility.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email [e-mail]

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.