• Multiple Positions Available!

MacKillop Family Services, a Catholic community agency, exists to support, foster hope and promote justice for children, young people and families, particularly those who have experienced distress, disadvantage and abuse.

MacKillop works across New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia. Each young person and family we work with is protected, nurtured and given the chance to build a brighter future.

MacKillop Family Services is an accredited provider of The Sanctuary Model. Sanctuary supports organisations to provide a safe and caring environment for people affected by trauma, and to maintain a culture that reflects these qualities at every level within the organisation.

Multiple Full Time, Part-time and Casual opportunities are available within our Residential Care homes where you can make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged or vulnerable young people.

About the role:

In this rewarding role, as a Residential Care Worker you will work collaboratively to provide a high standard of physical and emotional care to young people living within our homes. By utilising your passion and commitment, you will interact therapeutically and positively with the young people, spending quality time with them, cooking meals, undertaking household duties and participating in daily general duties. In this position, you will also provide information to other professionals regarding the young people, as well as completing reports, updating records and other compliance requirements.

We are currently seeking individuals to join our motivated team in Full time, Part time and a Casual capacity. These positions report to the relevant House Supervisor within the residential care homes.

We currently have vacancies in the following areas:

• All Melbourne (north, west, south and east)
• Barwon

Our homes operate on a 24/7 basis. As a result, successful applicants must be willing to work in the evenings, overnights, weekends and public holidays.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and out of home care)
• A recognised qualification, plus completion of a short 'top-up' skills course, ensuring a baseline of core skills and knowledge for all residential care workers state-wide
• A commitment towards the principles and practice of quality care in residential settings for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people, and to promote autonomy and self-determination for clients
• Demonstrated understanding of, and respect for, cultural and linguistic diversity (CALD), including cultural safety for children from CALD backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills, including abilities in engaging well with young people and working collaboratively with other staff and professionals
• Prior residential care work experience is preferred, but not essential

You must:

• Adhere to all MacKillop policies and procedures, including our Code of Conduct, Statement of Confidentiality, etc.
• Be available to work on a flexible basis, including evenings, overnights, weekends and public holidays
• Hold a current and valid employee type, Working with Children's Check (WWCC)
• Hold a current and valid Victorian driver's license
• Complete or satisfy the Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS) minimum mandatory qualification of a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care). If you hold a similar or relevant qualification, you may still be required to complete top up units to meet this requirement
• Attend a total of 2 weeks of mandatory induction training
• MacKillop is committed to be a child safe organisation. Applicants will be required to undergo psychometric testing, a national criminal record checks and have an employment working with children's check

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.

It is essential that applicants hold a valid state appropriate driver's licence and working rights to work in Australia. Applicants must also hold or be eligible to hold a valid state appropriate Working With Children Check. Police Checks also form part of MacKillop's recruitment process.

MacKillop Family Services acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Elders in each of the communities where we work.

A full Position Description is attached below.