Therapeutic Residential Care Worker - Talent Register

Department of Communities; Newman; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 5 wks

Public holidays 10 days

District allowance

Travel concession

Salary packaging

Electricity subsidy

North West Leave

Job summary

Department of Communities in Western Australia is seeking a Therapeutic Residential Care Worker to join the team. You will provide group and individual therapeutic residential care to children and young people in a rotating roster across mornings, afternoons, and awake nights, guided by the Sanctuary Model to ensure trauma-informed care.

You will collaborate with colleagues to plan engaging activities, support safety and well-being, and contribute to best outcomes for children in care within a

Qualifications

• Team-based approach to achieve best outcomes for children and young people.
• Experience in planning and implementing activities for children and young people.
• Commitment to trauma-informed care using the Sanctuary Model.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to provide therapeutic residential care for children and young people.
• Plan and implement group and individual activities for children in care.
• Support a 24/7 service with rotating rosters including morning, afternoon and awake night shifts.

Job description

More Than Just a Job! At Communities we play a vital role in supporting and strengthening communities across Western Australia. We provide services and work with our partners to keep children safe, provide vital community services, including in emergencies, address homelessness, prevent family and domestic violence and provide stewardship for the disability sector. Our work also includes regulating early childhood education and care and leading initiatives across women’s interests, youth, seniors and ageing, carers, and volunteering. Join the Kimberley and Pilbara Residential Care Team for an experience of a lifetime! Discover what Broome , Kununurra , Karratha , Roebourne and Port Hedland has to offer you.

Why Work With Us?

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. Based on eligibility, and location, you could receive:

• 5 weeks annual leave (includes 1 week of shift work allowance)
• 10 days for public holidays
• Three days public service holidays per annum
• District allowance Specifically for Broome, Kununurra, Roebourne, Port Hedland and surrounding towns additional benefits apply
• Recreational Leave travel concession (for you and your dependants after 12 months of continuous service)
• Salary packaging remote benefits
• Subsidised electricity (September to May)
• 1 week of North West Leave

Read more about the benefits of working with us.

Your Role.

Your Impact. Step into the world of Child Protection and Family support where your work is more than just a job. 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. You will be required to work a rotating roster of morning, afternoon and awake night shifts from Monday to Sunday to support the children in care in a 24/7 service. Your work is guided by the Sanctuary Model to ensure the consistent delivery of trauma informed care to young people in Therapeutic Residential Care, which includes the Seven Commitments for creating safe environments. (see attached). Visit Careers at Communities – our roles for more information. If you’d like to know more about the team or the role, connect with Natasha Nolan, Assistant Director on 0434 888 386 or via email [e-mail]. For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

How the Talent Register works

The Talent Register may be used to identify potential applicants for:

• backfilling opportunities of up to 12 months, including acting opportunities, secondments, temporary backfill arrangements and short-term fixed-term appointments.
• fixed-term opportunities & permanent vacancies using Limited Search as the recruitment method.

Backfilling Opportunities (12 Months or Less)

By joining the Talent Register, you consent to being considered for temporary opportunities of up to 12 months. If your skills and experience are suited to an opportunity:

• We may contact you about it
• We may review your suitability
• You may be offered the opportunity, depending on the outcome and business needs.

Limited Search Permanent and Fixed-Term Opportunities

A Talent Register may be used to identify potential applicants for permanent and fixed-term opportunities using Limited search recruitment methods. If a Talent Register is used for this purpose, you may be contacted to confirm your interest and to obtain your consent to be considered as an applicant. Only people who provide consent will progress in the Limited Search recruitment process.

Register duration

This register will remain active for a six month duration in total. After this time:

• the register will be closed and;
• you will need to submit a new application if you wish to remain on the new register

Roles and Requirements

Opportunities may vary and will depend on business needs. Further information about duties, responsibilities and work requirements will be provided if you are invited to participate in a recruitment process.

Consent

By joining the Talent Register, you consent to:

• your information being collected and used by the Department of Communities for Talent Register purposes
• being contacted regarding potential employment opportunities
• being considered for temporary opportunities of up to 12 months where your skills and experience align with business needs

When using Limited search recruitment methods to fill permanent vacancies and fixed-term opportunities a separate consent will be obtained for you to be considered as an applicant. You may withdraw your interest from the Talent Register at any time.

Need Assistance?

Contact: Kate Cottingham, HR Advisor on 0435 047 287 or [e-mail]. We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers: National Relay Service: TTY/Voice: 133 677; Speak & Listen: 1300 555 727; SMS Relay: 0423 677 767.

Integrity and Honesty

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. To read more, click here.

Equity and Diversity

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. If you have any access needs that may require adjustments or alternative communication methods, please contact Kate Cottingham, HR Advisor via email [e-mail]. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Privacy Notice

Personal information is collected and managed in accordance with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS Act). By submitting your application, you acknowledge the collection of your personal information. For further details on how your information is handled, please view our Privacy Policy. Please note: This recruitment process may be closed or withdrawn at any stage. Applicants will be notified if this occurs. Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.