Competitive pay rates - Casual payrates starting at $*****Company vehicle provided for use during shifts, no wear and tear on your vehiclePrograms located within Gympie regionCompetitive pay rates - Casual payrates starting at $*****Company vehicle provided for use during shifts, no wear and tear on your vehiclePrograms located within Gympie regionThere isn't a script.You're supporting children and young people who each have their own personalities, experiences, strengths, challenges and goals.One shift might involve getting everyone ready for school, preparing meals and making sure the day gets off to a good start.Another might involve helping with homework, attending an appointment, heading to training or supporting a young person to take part in something they enjoy.You might help with household routines and life skills.You might sit and listen after a difficult day.You might manage challenging behaviour while keeping everyone safe and maintaining a respectful relationship.And sometimes, you'll need to make decisions quickly.That's where your ability to stay calm, think clearly and respond rather than react really matters.You are the adult in the room who can stay steady.What we're really looking forYou might be a great fit if you:genuinely enjoy working with children and young peoplecan build trust while maintaining qualified boundariesare patient,



calm and emotionally steadycommunicate clearly and listen without judgementcan manage challenging situations without escalating themare confident setting appropriate boundariescan work as part of a team and follow individual support plansare willing to learn and reflect on your practicecan bring warmth, humour and positivity to the homeunderstand that small moments can have a big impactwant to do work that genuinely mattersYou don't need to have all the answers.You do need to be willing to learn, stay curious and keep showing up.You'll BringA current Australian driver's licence (minimum P2).
A Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain them.Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.A completed or currently enrolled Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work, Social Work or a related qualification.Experience supporting people with complex behaviours, including using trauma-informed, person-centred approaches and maintaining safety during escalated situations.Availability and flexibility to work a variety of shifts across a 7-day roster, including the ability to complete a minimum of two sleepover shifts per fortnight.
Common roster of care: 8am – 4pm, 4pm -8am (sleepover 10pm-6am).
Kanda is committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation.We're dedicated to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves.
At Kanda, every voice matters, every culture is valued, and we believe that diverse perspectivesaren'tjust welcomethey'reessential to who we are and what we do.
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📌 Residential Care Worker (Queensland)
🏢 Kanda
📍 Queensland