• 6 Month Temporary Full Time Opportunity
• Generous Salary Packaging Options
• Friendly & Supportive Team
• Excellent Employee Benefits & Corporate Discounts
• Professional Development

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is a leading health care provider, with private and public hospitals, home nursing and Social Outreach services throughout Australia.

Owned by St John of God Health Care, St John of God Social Outreach provides significant care and relief for people experiencing disadvantage throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region, particularly in areas where gaps in health and wellbeing services have been identified. Social Outreach services are available to all members of the community and can be accessed free of charge or at minimal cost.

The Position

Horizon House Broome provides support for young Indigenous Australian men aged 16-22 years who are in need of long term accommodation and care to enable them to access education, training and employment opportunities. Our focus is on giving them the stability, life-skills and support they need to achieve their individual goals and ultimately, make the transition to independent living.

We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated Youth Residential Caregiver to join our friendly and committed team on a Fixed Term Full Time basis. The initial contract will be offered for a period of 6 months, however there is the possibility for extension.

The successful candidate will work in a residential care setting alongside the Support Coordinator, to provide intensive support and advocacy to our residents. The Youth Residential Caregivers are also responsible for coordinating, developing and implementing Independent Life Skills Programmes in order to meet the individualised needs of the residents throughout their stay at Horizon House.

Applicants must be available to work shifts across 7 days of the week, including weekends and public holidays on a rotating roster. Shifts will also include residential sleep overs.

The successful candidate will have:

• A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
• Minimum Certificate IV in Youth Work or similar.
• Experience in an area related to youth work and/or case management.
• A demonstrated knowledge of the special needs of adolescents and trauma-informed care together with at least five years recent relevant experience working with at-risk young people.
• A sound knowledge of the stage of physical, emotional, cognitive, social and cultural development of young people (desirable).
• A sound knowledge of working with challenging behaviours and demonstrated skills in conflict resolution with young people (desirable).
• Previous experience working with Indigenous youth (highly desirable).