About Us

Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 25 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.

Why Join Act for Kids?

The Act for Kids team is a community of shared values. We are a team that is Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative.

• Inclusive Employer 2023-2024 named by Diversity Council Australia.
• Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose.
• Employer of Choice: Awarded in 2019, categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.
• Our Employee Assistance Program includes 24/7 counselling support, and health and wellbeing portals.

About the Position

We are looking to welcome a Residential Support Worker to undertake day-to-day household duties for The Family Reunification House in Cairns and support children and young people, house administration, and social environment.

• Casual opportunity in Cairns.
• Level 2 under the SCHCADS award. Casual hourly rate is $40.26 per hour plus super.
• As a 24/7 service this role involves availability to work weekends and evenings including sleepovers at the house

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the day to day household duties, property and grounds maintenance, cleaning, and shopping.
• Provide warmth and care to children of all ages who have been abused and neglected supporting emotional, physical, cultural, relational, and spiritual needs, and fostering self-esteem and individual identity.
• Work respectfully and constructively with all the family members involved in the reunification process.

About You

• Hold or in process of completing a Degree in Community Services or other relevant field; or hold or in process of completing a Certificate IV in Child Youth & Family Intervention or other recognised qualification as outlined in the Strengthening the Queensland Residential Care Workforce – Minimum Qualification Standards Information Sheet.
• Hold the Hope & Healing Foundations Framework certificate.
• Demonstrated ability to assist in the running of a busy household.
• Demonstrated skill, ability and experience in caring for children.

Other Requirements

• Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.
• Legally able work in Australia (proof of eligibility will be requested).
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical exemption.
• Suitability Check to be engaged in the provision of care services by licensed out-of-home care service providers.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Willingness to continue to develop your cultural competency by working closely with the Cultural Advisor on developing, implementing, and maintaining a cultural practice plan individualised to your development needs.
• Current Senior First Aid certificate or the ability to acquire one.

About Applying

• Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted. Please click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application.
• We welcome you to share any support or adjustments you need to enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process. If you have questions or concerns, please speak with the contact person before or during your application. Your information will remain confidential.

For more information about the role, contact William Clarke on 0437 902 393 or [email protected] using the subject line: Residential Support Worker - Cairns enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.