Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 29th Apr 2022
- Regional VIC > Geelong
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s cultural or linguistic background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, intersex status, relationship status, religion or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, age, and abilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Do you want to make a difference in a young person’s life?
We’re looking for passionate, motivated people who are resilient and can respond well to direction. If you’re looking for rewarding work and have good communication skills and a positive attitude to match, we want to hear from you.
No prior qualifications necessary, however you are required to be enrolled and undertake the Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and out of home care) within 12 months of commencement.
Multiple Permanent Full Time, Part Time and Casual vacancies available working in Barwon, based in Geelong, VIC.
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.
We encourage our workers to bring along any skills or hobbies that they might have to teach our young people new skills and prepare them for independent living.
Monetary Benefits and Recognition:
Generous Leave Benefits Including:
Career Development:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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: Department of Justice and Community Safety.
Click 'Apply Now' where you will be prompted to proceed with your application.
For more information, please contact: Stevie-Jane McMahon at [email protected], using the subject line: Residential Care Workers - Geelong enquiry via EthicalJobs.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
Shortlisting and interviews for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.