Residential Support Worker - Casual - Geelong

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6d • Onsite

About The Position

Life Without Barriers is looking for multiple experienced Therapeutic Residential Care Support Workers to join our teams in Geelong. This is your opportunity to positively impact the lives of young individuals in a supportive and dynamic setting. As a Residential Support Worker, you will: Work directly with young people in a 24/7 Residential Setting Follow fortnightly rotating shift rosters, including afternoons, evenings, active nights, and sleepovers, with weekend work required Support young people with complex behaviours and disabilities, catering to their individual needs Create a safe and nurturing environment to promote their well-being and development Additional Support Life Without Barriers offers a dedicated After-Hours Service (AHS) for all Child, Youth, and Family programs. AHS ensures efficient responses to after-hours events that cannot wait until the next business day, relieving our front-line staff from on-call duties and significantly improving their work-life balance.

Requirements

• Prior knowledge and/or experience working with young people in Residential Care programs (essential).
• Hold or actively working toward a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar (essential).
• Completed Top Up Units in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHCMHS007, CHCPRT009, CHCCS009, CHCPRT010) or be prepared to enrol and complete these within 6 months of employment.
• A current Senior First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain if successful) (essential).
• A current unrestricted Australian Driver Licence (essential).
• Ability to work various shifts (sleepover & active nights) throughout the week
• Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks, including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

Nice To Haves

• Healing Matters Certificate (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care, supervision and transport to children and young people
• Actively participate in activities and increase the competencies of young people
• Form and maintain professional, nurturing relationships
• Develop, implement, and monitor individual plans
• Actively support the child/young person to develop and maintain social skills
• Maintenance of progress notes and report writing

Benefits

• Competitive salary + Super + Salary Sacrifice up to $15,900 a year + $2,600 Entertainments card!
• TCI and CARE paid training available for all new employees
• Work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations
• The new funding allows us to expand and improve our residential services, providing better support and resources for both staff and residents.
• Be part of a team that truly makes a difference in young people's lives, providing them with the support they need to thrive.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree