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.
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Key responsibilities
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Assist and encourage the young people with daily activities including homework, sporting activities, chores and personal hygiene
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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)
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Ensure the rights of young people are protected and respected at all times
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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
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Maintain records of unit expenditure and provide receipts for any purchases to ensure petty cash balances at all times
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Ensure a thorough handover is completed when starting and finishing shifts
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Follow all policies and procedures as stipulated by the relevant organization
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Ensure safety for both yourself and the young person at all times when transporting
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Arrive to supervised contact on time as visitation times for the young person and their parents are specific and limited
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Record what you see, hear and smell during contact supervisions
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About you
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Cert III in Individual Support or Cert IV in Disability
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Diploma of Community Services or equivalent mandatory
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Completion of mandatory Trauma Informed Care units
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Proven, demonstrated experience in working with young people
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Excellent Communication skills, written and oral
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Demonstrated skill in supporting people with major behaviours of concern with a positive and therapeutic framework
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An understanding of Therapeutic Support Models is highly regarded
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team, to achieve program goals and objectives
📌 Out-Of-Home Care Youth Worker (Victoria)
🏢 South East Staffing
📍 Victoria
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