Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 10th Jun 2021
MacKillop’s Out of Home Care (OOHC) programs provide residential care, home based care, lead tenant and case management support for young people with high and complex needs, as well as a therapeutically oriented program for young people in protective placements. Our Residential Services offers accommodation and support to children and young people who are referred through the Child Protection system.
The Residential Care Worker is required to participate in the day-to-day operation of the unit, which includes responding to the young person’s emotional and functional needs, the development of their personal skills, all administrative requirements and household duties. This role reports to the relevant Residential House Supervisor, who will provide supervision. This role has no direct reports and works in a team environment with other team members.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Position Description: Please click here for a copy of the position description.
Click Apply Now where you will be redirected to sign in to our recruitment portal. If this is your first time applying for a job with MacKillop, you will need to register for an account. For a step-by-step guide, please download the guide here.
Please make sure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the PD as part of your application.
NDIS Worker Screening Check: The Australian Government recently introduced the NDIS Worker Screening Check, an additional, national legislated compliance requirement to determine if a person is cleared to work with people with disability. MacKillop requires all client facing staff obtain the NDIS Worker Screening Check. An employment application will require the submission of evidence that this check has been attained or an application has been submitted.
For more information and how to apply please view: Victoria: Department of Justice and Community Safety
For more information, please contact Sarah Zeestraten on [email protected] or Jacqueline Anile on [email protected], using the subject line: Residential Care Worker - Western Metro enquiry via EthicalJobs.
MacKillop promotes diversity and equal opportunity in employment and is committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. MacKillop Family Services acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Elders in each of the communities where we work.