Therapeutic Home-Based Care Support Worker

MacKillop Family Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Salary Packaging

Career Development & Training

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services in Melbourne is seeking a Part-time Home-Based Care Support Worker to deliver safe, structured, and therapeutic care for children and young people in a home setting. You will support family connections, community ties, and collaborate with case managers to ensure wellbeing.

You will demonstrate empathy, self-regulation, and a genuine commitment to youth welfare. A Victorian driver’s licence and a relevant Certificate IV are essential, with a focus on Aboriginal cultural

Qualifications

• Aboriginal culture knowledge and awareness of issues faced by Aboriginal children and families.
• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Victorian driver’s licence and ability to drive MacKillop vehicles for client transport.
• Genuine interest in the wellbeing of young people in care.
• Empathy with youth and ability to set consistent boundaries for safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality physical and emotional care for children and young people in the Home-Based Care House.
• Perform day-to-day household duties and safety checks.
• Record and communicate relevant information to case managers and support services.
• Support recreational activities and maintain connections with family and community.
• Follow policy and procedures and support program operations.

Skills

Aboriginal culture awareness

Empathy

Emotional self-regulation

Genuine interest in youth

Clear communication

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Job description

MacKillop Family Services in Melbourne is seeking a Part-time Home-Based Care Support Worker to deliver safe, structured, and therapeutic care for children and young people in a home setting. You will support family connections, community ties, and collaborate with case managers to ensure wellbeing.

You will demonstrate empathy, self-regulation, and a genuine commitment to youth welfare. A Victorian driver’s licence and a relevant Certificate IV are essential, with a focus on Aboriginal cultural