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Youth Worker - Warrnambool

MacKillop Family Services
Warrnambool, Victoria
Full time
2 days ago

About the role

As a Residential Care Worker, you'll offer direct support, care, and guidance to Young People residing in our homes throughout the Warrnambool. Our focus is on assisting and supporting young individuals who have faced trauma and may present with high and complex needs.

Hourly Rate of 34.46 to 40.05 based on SCHADS Award Level 2-3 dependent on qualification and experience.

This position is about strengthening rapport with our residents by teaching life skills and supporting their social and emotional development. Your day might involve cooking a meal, taking them to appointments or sports, dropping them off at school, enjoying activities like fishing or arts and crafts, and relaxing with a movie in the afternoon. You'll also take care of household duties and complete daily case notes.

It's a dynamic position where no two days will be the same, we are looking for individuals who are resilient problem solvers and are dedicated in making a difference. The role requires availability to work a 24/7 roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

In this position, you'll receive support from a House Supervisor who will guide you, as well as from a dedicated team of professionals including Case Managers, Therapeutic Specialist and Coordinators. The House Supervisor will help you navigate the position, providing advice and assistance when needed, while the wider team will offer collaborative support and share their expertise to ensure you have the resources required to succeed.

Our Offer

Requirements

Whilst previous experience working with Young People is preferred, we encourage individuals without prior experience who are passionate about making a difference in Young People's lives to apply.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position will commence in the new year in 2025, please submit your application as soon as possible.

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