Therapeutic Residential Care Worker

TaylorCare Recruitment is proud to partner with a Aboriginal Community based Not for Profit to recruit an experienced Therapeutic Residential Care Worker. If your passionate about working with Youh in Out of Home Care This will be the ideal role for you based in Wodonga in Regional VIC

Position available: Full Time & Part Time permanent roles on offer 

Salary: Salary between SCHADS Level- 2.4 to 3.1 ($69,435.08 – $71,128.72) plus super – based on skills and Qualifications
Relocation Support will be considered for the successful candidate 

About the NFP
Our client is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. It is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal community.
Our strength lies with our people.
Our team is committed to the organisation’s vision and values; we advocate for our children and other vulnerable community members; and show respect for, observance and compliance with Aboriginal cultural protocols, practices and ceremonies.
Our strong focus on first nation Australians is what distinguishes us from other services and what enables us to deliver the positive outcomes we achieve for our people.

About the Job
The Residential Care Case Worker will engage with the children and young people to develop a nurturing, positive relationship and to assist each child to deal with their trauma-based responses to live in a way that promotes healing, emotional growth and development of positive attitudes and life skills.

The key to success in this role is the following:

• Applicants must have a minimum Cert 4 in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or be prepared to undertake such study as part of the employment agreement.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin organisation’s vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externally
• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues that impact upon Aboriginal communities
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and the ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal children and their families.
• A demonstrated ability to contribute to Aboriginal children’s emotional, physical, psychological and cultural development.
• A proven ability to work with Aboriginal children with a range of complex and diverse needs.
• An ability to respond therapeutically to Aboriginal children’s pain-based behaviours indicates an understanding of the impact of trauma and disrupted attachment on children.
• Ability to complete household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and transporting children.
• Ability to complete financial and administrative requirements such as petty cash, pocket money, and handover summary sheets.
• Ability to work collaboratively with child protection workers, schools, police and Aboriginal and mainstream organizations.
• Current COVID-19 vaccinations (minimum two doses and booster shot before commencement.

What we can Offer
If you choose to start a professional career with them,, they will also offer a range of services and incentives;

• An attractive salary with salary packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• It is a Rainbow Tick-accredited organisation
• A rich array of learning and development opportunities, including formal qualifications
• Opportunities to participate in cultural events and other activities as they arise
• Employee Assistance Program to help you de-stress
• A warm and supportive environment in which you can grow and flourish
• REAL career development opportunities- Study leave and Finacial support for you to thrive in the role

The successful applicant will need to be available to work a variety of shifts as there is 24/7 shifts available.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Why work with TaylorCare Group to secure your next role?
At TaylorCare Group we partner with top NFP, NDIS & Government Services Australia wide. We work together to help deliver essential recruitment services to the Australian community.

We are passionate about giving back in business and support charities through our business: RUOK, A21 Campaign, Freedom Hub & Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia. As we place you into a job, we in turn donate to the charities we support.

We are a multi award winning agency and won the TIARA Specialist Recruitment Agency of the year 2020 and more.

Could you be the next person that helps us give back to the community?

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