- Work for a leading organisation that is 40 years strong
- Play a critical role in changing a young persons’ life
- Be supported and mentored throughout your career journey with us
- Join an organisation that truly values its employees
Your new role supporting youth
Residential Care Workers are some of the most influential people in a young person’s life providing around the clock care to youth in need; so, if you are looking for a meaningful role - working as part of a team - supporting young people aged 12 to 17 in our care placements - then this is the opportunity for you.
Benefits of joining the Allambi Care team
- Permanent employment guaranteeing a minimum of 30 hours per week
- Receive annual leave, personal leave and salary packaging benefits
- Choose your location of work - either Wonthaggi or Sale
- Enjoy a paid induction
- Receive Level 3.1 when qualified or Level 2.1 if unqualified Schads award pay level
- Enjoy evening, night and weekend penalty rates
- Receive a consistent roster
- Receive annual wage increases (in line with Schads award CPI increases)
- Join a team of dedicated professionals including Therapeutic Specialists, Case Coordinators and an Education Specialist
- Receive supervision support and access to a free Employee Assistance Program
- Receive paid Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training and paid Needs-Based Framework Training
More about the role and Allambi Care
Allambi Care is a multi-disciplined and recognised leader in the human services field working across Victoria and NSW. We are committed to supporting our community’s most vulnerable people through tailored services and programs. With over 40 years’ experience, our ‘never give up’ approach ensures the needs of the people we care for are our first priority.
We support adolescents who cannot live with their families and have child protection orders meaning they need to live in out of home care. Your daily tasks can include:
- Building positive relationships with young people and your fellow team members
- Following a routine developed specifically for a young person’s needs
- Transporting young people to and from school, day programs and appointments
- Completing activities and enjoying mealtimes together
- Assist in the implementation of programs designed for growth and development of young people
- Completing summary notes
- Help create a safe and homely environment for them to live in and enjoy.
Want to find out more about the role and hear from some of our staff? Click here https://www.allambicare.org.au/
About you
To be successful in the role you will need to meet the following Essential Criteria:
- Current Working with Children Check (for paid employment)
- Current First Aid Certificate (Provide First Aid; Course Code HLTAID003)
- National Police Check (this must be obtained via https://www.employmentscreeninggroup.com/au/allambi/)
- International Police Check for applicants who have lived continuously for 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years.
- A current driver’s licence
- Willingness to participate in a Worker/Carer Exclusion Scheme Check
- Current NDIS Worker Check (can be obtained via https://www.service.vic.gov.au/services/national-disability-insurance-scheme)
The following Qualifications are mandatory for this role:
The employee is required to be enrolled in/undertaking or hold, either:
- Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention; or
- A recognised relevant qualification (if you are unsure please ask)
In addition, all residential care workers must complete the three mandatory units of competency, being:
- CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma informed care
- CHCPRT009 – Provide primary residential care
- CHCCCS009 – Facilitate responsible behaviour
Allambi Care are able to facilitate the applicant obtaining the mandatory units of competency within the first 3 months of employment if they have not been obtained prior to applying through our partnered RTO BIAE (RTO no 45241)
Ready to learn, grow and have a meaningful career with us?
Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button.
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If you have any further questions please contact:
Stefan: 0423 079 629
Hala: 0460 732 470
No recruitment agencies please
Allambi Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds as well as People With a Disability.