Therapeutic Residential Care Worker

Department of Communities WA; Geraldton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District allowance

5 weeks annual leave

10 days public holidays

3 public service holidays

Job summary

The Department of Communities WA is actively seeking a Therapeutic Residential Care Worker in Geraldton, Western Australia. This role focuses on providing essential care and support to children and young people, helping them to heal and prepare for adulthood.

The successful candidate will demonstrate genuine compassion and a collaborative spirit. Enjoy benefits like 5 weeks of annual leave and a district allowance. By joining us, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of those who need it most.

Qualifications

• Genuine care and compassion for others.
• Ability to be patient and understanding.
• Exhibit a non-judgmental attitude and respect for cultural differences.
• Capacity to collaborate and build trust.
• Effective communication skills.
• Self-awareness regarding personal motivations and challenges.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing needs.
• Demonstrate resilience and practice self-care.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Provide group and individual therapeutic residential care.
• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing activities for children.

Skills

Care

Compassion

Patience

Non-judgmental attitude

Cultural respect

Collaboration

Trust building

Communication

Self-awareness

Adaptability

Resilience

Self-care

Job description

Department of Communities WA – Geraldton WA

Make a difference in the lives of children who need it most. We need you!

We are seeking employees who have genuine care and compassion for others. Those who are patient and understanding, have a non-judgmental attitude and recognise and respect cultural differences. People that can collaborate, build trust and communicate openly and honestly. Those who are self-aware and recognise what drives, motivates and challenges them. People that can quickly adapt to changing needs, be resilient and can understand and practice self-care.

You will be embraced by a supportive team who are very welcoming. The team are willing to empower you and share their experience for you to thrive, whilst being reflective in its practice to achieve the best outcomes for the children in care.

The vision for Therapeutic Residential Care in Western Australia is to provide a safe and stable home for young people that enables them to heal, connect, learn, and be prepared for their adult lives.

Want to make a difference? You will!

Responsibilities

As a Therapeutic Residential Care Worker, you will be responsible for working as a member of a team to achieve best outcomes for children and young people and providing group and individual therapeutic residential care to children and young people. You will assist in planning, developing and implementing activities for children and young people.

Desired Qualities

• Have genuine care and compassion for others.
• Be patient and understanding.
• Show a non-judgmental attitude and respect cultural differences.
• Collaborate, build trust, and communicate openly and honestly.
• Be self-aware and recognise what drives, motivates, and challenges them.
• Adapt quickly to changing needs, be resilient, and practice self-care.

Benefits

In return for your skills, passion and commitment we will offer you a range of benefits. Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.

• District allowance of $1,239 without dependants, or $2,478 with dependants.
• 5 weeks annual leave (includes 1 week of shift work allowance)
• 10 days for public holidays
• Three days public service holidays per annum

Application Deadline

Applications close 4pm 1 July 2026 (AWST).

EEO Statement

The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.