Threaputic Youth Residential Care Worker - Morwell

Berry Street; Morwell; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training including AOD,

Salary packaging + meals/accommodation

Generous leave conditions

Employee Assistance Program

Leave loading 17.5%

Job summary

Berry Street invites applications for a Therapeutic Youth Residential Care Worker in Morwell, Gippsland. The role focuses on delivering therapeutic care to children and young people who have experienced trauma, with a roster that includes day and overnight shifts.

Candidates should have a minimum Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or equivalent, plus upskilling units and relevant checks. Base salary ranges from $71K to $80K per annum (pro rata) with salary packaging, superannuation,

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or equivalent qualification.
• Must complete mandatory upskilling units as required by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
• Must complete Working with Children Check and National/International Police checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within a dedicated team to deliver high-quality therapeutic care.
• Implement current best practice therapeutic interventions and program guidelines.
• Serve as a positive role model, supporting young people in education, social and recreational activities while fostering independence.
• Create a safe and nurturing home environment, including managing household duties and providing nutritious meals.

Skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Flexibility

Driver's licence

Education

Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention

Job description

Threaputic Youth Residential Care Worker - Morwell

Residential Care & Therapeutic Residential Care (TRC) is intensive and time-limited care for a child or young person in statutory care that responds to the complex impacts of abuse, neglect and separation from family. This is achieved through the creation of positive, safe, healing relationships and experiences informed by a sound understanding of trauma, damaged attachment and development needs.

• Various opportunities available
• Gippsland area - Morwell, Homes on Gunai Kurnai Country
• Base salary $71K - $80K pa (pro rata) dependent on experience and qualifications + salary packaging + super + penalty rates

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Group Assessment : Friday 23rd October
• 2 day face-to-face Orientation Training is mandatory for all successful candidates: Tuesday 5th November & Wednesday 6th November

*Please note your in personattendance is a mandatoryportion of your application.

While the role is deeply rewarding, it also presents its own set of challenges. Working with children and young people who have endured trauma, neglect, and abuse requires resilience, compassion, and a commitment to their growth and well-being. Our roster operates 24/7, offering a variety of day shifts (7am to 11pm) and overnight shifts (11pm to 7am).

We are looking for individuals who have a strong sense of self, are resilient and who are truly able to understand trauma and the behaviours of vulnerable young people in the Out of Home Care sector. You will provide therapeutic support and care and have the potential to truly make a difference to a young person's life.

On the Job, You Will:

• Work collaboratively within a dedicated team to deliver high-quality therapeutic care.
• Implement current best practice therapeutic interventions and program guidelines to ensure the highest standard of care and child safety.
• Serve as a positive role model, supporting young people in their educational, social, and recreational pursuits while fostering independence.
• Create a safe and nurturing home environment, including managing household duties and providing nutritious meals.

Your Skills and Experience:

• A team worker – ability to work with various stakeholders, share ideas with a constructive approach to reach common goals focusing on the best interests of the young person.
• Great at relationship building – listening and giving your time. Respecting yourself and others and have professional boundaries.
• Flexibility – be open to new ideas, cope with unexpected change and multitask with ease. Be creative in your thinking and approach each task without judgement and confidence.
• You must hold a drivers licence (minimum green P’s) as the role will transport young people from time to time.

A minimum Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or equivalent qualification is required or equivalent

• Applicants must complete the mandatory upskilling units as required by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Continuing employment is dependent on satisfactory evidence provided within 6 months of being engaged in the role.

Berry Street’s Benefits

• Comprehensive training including AOD, First Aid, Health & Safety and more.
• $15,900.00 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
• Generous leave conditions!
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family
• Minimum Leave loading 17.5% or penalty rates when on annual leave.

Interested?

Berry Street 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

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