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 (Australia)
🏢 South East Staffing
📍 Australia