Job Description

Residential Care Worker (Permanent Part Time - Bathurst)

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Veritas House is a vibrant not-for-profit, community-based organisation with a specific focus on supporting vulnerable children, young people & their families. Veritas currently delivers services in a range of DCJ-funded programs.

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You'll be part of a caring, values-driven team that's passionate about creating positive outcomes — while enjoying a workplace that values authenticity, collaboration and growth.

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About the role

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This is a Permanent Part time (shift work) role, based in Bathurst NSW.

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As a Residential Care Worker in our Supported Independent Living and Residential Services Program, you'll play a central role in providing safe, structured, and trauma-informed care for children and young people in our care. Working across our Interim and Therapeutic Care Services, You'll be part of a team that ensure daily routines, therapeutic plans, and wellbeing practices are consistently implemented, helping our children and young people feel secure, supported, and valued.

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What you'll do

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No two days are the same — and that's what makes this role rewarding. As a Residential Care Worker, you'll:

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Provide day-to-day care, guidance and emotional support to young people in a safe and nurturing home environment.

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Use trauma-informed, strengths-based practices to help young people heal and build resilience.

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Support the development of independent living skills such as cooking, budgeting, self-care and healthy routines.

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Assist young people to connect with education and their community.

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Act as a positive role model, demonstrating empathy, respect and appropriate boundaries.

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Collaborate with caseworkers, therapists and other professionals to deliver holistic care and achieve individual goals.

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Maintain clear and accurate documentation including shift reports, incident notes and case summaries.

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Transport young people to appointments, school or recreational activities.

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Your roster

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This position operates on a four-week rotating roster, averaging around 55 hours per fortnight, with a balance of day, evening, weekend and sleepover shifts.

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You must be able to commit to a consistent shift-work pattern that includes sleepovers, ensuring stability and routine for the young people in our care.

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Here's what you can expect:

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Double-staffed, with sleepovers being the only solo component.

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A fair and balanced rotation designed to share weekends and sleepovers evenly across the team.

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Reliable and consistent rostering – you'll know your shifts well in advance.

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Work–life balance built in, with consistent days off and recovery time between shifts.

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Penalty rates and sleepover allowances in line with the SCHADS Award.

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If you value teamwork, structure, and stability in a 24/7 care environment — this roster supports you to thrive both at work and at home.

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Why work for us?

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As an organisation we value collaboration, authenticity, compassion and relationships and together, we work towards achieving a world where every person feels safe, secure and valued. We do work we're proud of, but we offer more than just the chance to feel good:

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NFP salary packaging options up to $15,900 per year plus meals and entertainment benefits - increase your take home pay!

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Chance to use novated leasing to purchase a car

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Additional leave once your probationary period is complete

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Generous Discounts Platform

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Opportunity to develop your skills working within a trauma and developmentally informed team

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Regular clinical, line management & and group supervision - as well as other continuing professional development opportunities

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Access to Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training - a compassionate, trauma-informed training program that helps staff support children through challenging moments, focusing on de-escalation, safety, and building trusting caring relationships.

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Any questions? Please email us at **********@veritashouse.org.au

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(Please note: we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates as they apply so this ad may close sooner. So don't delay!)

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A minimum Certificate IV in Community Services, Youth Work or a related field (Diploma or Degree highly regarded).

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Experience working with children and young people with complex needs.

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A sound understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic care approaches.

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Excellent communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

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Current Driver's Licence, First Aid and CPR, and a Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement).

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We hire on merit alone and welcome the true, authentic and diverse person you are. We value a team as diverse as our community! Irrespective of your culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity, age, linguistic background, religion, disability or sexual orientation – we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to the Veritas House team, and celebrate diversity in everything that makes you, YOU!

📌 Residential Care Worker (Permanent Part Time - Bathurst)
🏢 Veritas House
📍 Bathurst