Live In Carer

Job Details; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

A youth care organization in South Africa seeks a compassionate Live-in Carer to support young individuals in a challenging environment. The role involves personal care, engaging youth in activities, and ensuring a safe home environment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a relevant diploma or equivalent experience, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of youth. The position includes a one week on, one week off live-in roster with required night shifts.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Flexible scheduling

Regular training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth with complex behaviours.
• Experience in a therapeutic environment.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Positive attitude with resilience.
• Calm and flexible.
• Willingness to work a live-in roster.
• Extensive experience may substitute for a diploma.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being of young individuals.
• Provide personal care such as showering and dressing.
• Transport young people to appointments.
• Engage children in social activities.
• Maintain cleanliness of living environment.
• Administer medication.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to remain calm under stress

Team collaboration

Resilience

Education

Relevant diploma qualification

Bachelor's degree (desirable)

Tools

First-aid certificate

Current Working With Children Check

Driver's License

Job description

Family GroupHome

One week on / One week off roster

• Use your strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with a wide variety of customers
• Be able to remain calm in stressful situations
• Work collaboratively in a complex environment as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Work within a Self Managed Team

Are you someone who wants to make a positive difference in a young persons life

We are seeking an energetic compassionate and resilient Live-in Carer to join our Out of Home Care accommodation services in Kununurra WA.

Own It - How we get the job done

This is a challenging role but the reward for your dedication and persistence is knowing that you can positively impact the lives of young people; young people who have experienced trauma and may be displaying challenging behaviours as a result.

Were looking for a people-person someone our young people can trust someone who has their best interests at heart and someone who can balance the needs of the young people with the organisational requirements of Policy Documentation and Reporting. Our Live-in Carers are a great example of employees who thrive on responsibility communicate clearly are calm in a crisis and are flexible in their responses.

While no one day is the same you will be responsible for all household functions including cleaning washing meal preparation transporting to and fromthe community and engaging the children and youth in various social activities.

This role includes sleep over shifts.

Make It Matter - What you will bring to make a difference in others lives

• Help customers to engage with their local communities and culture through access to Community Participation Programs and recreational activities.
• Create a comfortable and safe home environment with a consistent routine to help maintain their independence as much as possible.
• Assist with and help to build independent life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
• Meal planning cooking and cleaning
• Maintain a high standard of documentation relevant to the children
• Transport young people to and from appointments
• Provide personal care such as showering toileting and dressing where required.
• Administer medication.

To be considered for these opportunities you will need the following;

• Thorough experienceworking with youth with complex behaviours
• Experience working in a therapeutic environment
• Possess a high standard of reporting and documentation
• Have a positive attitude which accompanies your resilience and commitment
• Be calm and resilient
• Willing to work a week-on week-off style live-in roster (including sleep over shifts)
• Relevant diploma qualification minimum or extensive experience
• A current first-aid certificate
• A current Working With Children Check
• A Current Drivers License

Desirable not essential for the role

• Previous experience as a Live-in Carer
• Obtained a relevant bachelor degree

Keep Calm & Be Happy - How you will interact with people and other benefits

Joining Lifestyle Solutions makes you feel like you are making a different in peoples lives. Our team is here because they care and because of this we have an enriching and rewarding culture within our teams.

Respect - Who we are and why we do it

Were people who Solutions provides services to people with disability young people and children in Out Of Home Care their families and communities. Our customers receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals. Our national workforce is committed to providing service that is reliable responsive flexible friendly empathetic and caring.

We believe everyone is equal.

We stand for everyone in society having equal opportunity and equal respect. We do this by providing our customers access to quality services and dedicated people who make a real difference in their lives. We believe this is everyones fundamental right. You can learn more about ushere.

Join Us - Next step

All applications must be lodged online please answer the easy questions you have any questions please contact Chynna Roberts -

All applications to be made online

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from under-represented communities and groups are strongly encouraged. We can provide adjustments to the recruitment process if required; please contact the Talent Professional on the number above to discuss how we can help.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1