About the role The primary role of a Residential Care Worker is to provide the wellbeing and health, emotional and physical day-to-day care for the Children and Young People in Care.

Key responsibilities

- Assist and encourage the young people with daily activities including homework, sporting activities, chores and personal hygiene

- Maintain the household: ensuring the household is maintained in a satisfactory manner, including all domestic tasks (e.g. cleaning, cooking, shopping, minor maintenance and upkeep)

- Ensure the rights of young people are protected and respected at all times

- Ensure the procedures relating to recordkeeping and communication processes are followed. Accurate and appropriate information must be recorded in the relevant communication book and client file

- Maintain records of unit expenditure and provide receipts for any purchases to ensure petty cash balances at all times

- Ensure a thorough handover is completed when starting and finishing shifts





- Follow all policies and procedures as stipulated by the relevant organization

- Ensure safety for both yourself and the young person at all times when transporting

- Arrive to supervised contact on time as visitation times for the young person and their parents are specific and limited

- Record what you see, hear and smell during contact supervisions

About you

- Cert III in Individual Support or Cert IV in Disability

- Diploma of Community Services or equivalent mandatory

- Completion of mandatory Trauma Informed Care units

- Proven, demonstrated experience in working with young people

- Excellent Communication skills, written and oral

- Demonstrated skill in supporting people with major behaviours of concern with a positive and therapeutic framework
- An understanding of Therapeutic Support Models is highly regarded

- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, to achieve program goals and objectives

📌 Out-Of-Home Care Youth Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 South East Staffing
📍 Melbourne