Residential Youth Worker - GIPPSLAND including WONTHAGGI and SALE

Permanent and Casual Positions

• Work for a leading organisation that is 40 years strong
• Play a critical role in changing a young persons’ life
• Be supported and mentored throughout your career journey with us
• Join an organisation that truly values its employees

Allambi Care is a multi-disciplined and recognised leader in the human services field working across NSW and Victoria. We are committed to supporting our community’s most vulnerable people through tailored services and programs. With over 40 years’ experience, our ‘never give up’ approach ensures the needs of the people we care for are our first priority.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Residential Care Worker, you will be one of the most influential people in your clients’ life. Your role will be diverse and challenging and will involve direct care for clients in settings such as houses, schools, hospitals, community centres and emergency accommodation.

Your daily tasks can include:

• Building a relationship with the people you are caring for.
• Providing 24/7 around the clock care to participants, following a structured routine developed specifically for their needs
• Administering medication
• Transporting the people in our care to and from school, day programs and appointments. 
• Assist in the implementation of programs designed for the development of the client
• Report writing

YOUR REWARDS

We offer some serious professional benefits, ensuring you are well-trained and conducting your role at the best practice level our clients deserve.

Start with completing a paid 5-day Induction program including the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) course delivered by the nationally accredited provider.

During your probation period, you will benefit from:

• Mentor support
• Receive 24 hour on-call support

Want to find out more about the role and hear from some of our staff? Click here https://www.allambicare.org.au/

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in the role you will need to meet the following Essential Criteria:

• Current Working with Children Check (for paid employment)
• Current NDIS Worker Check (can be obtained via https://www.service.vic.gov.au/services/national-disability-insurance-scheme)
• Current First Aid Certificate (Provide First Aid; Course Code HLTAID003)
• National Police Check (this must be obtained via https://www.employmentscreeninggroup.com/au/allambi/)
• International Police Check for applicants who have lived continuously for 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years.
• A current driver’s licence
• Certificate of Completion: NDIS Worker Orientation Module (can be accessed via: https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/)
• Ability to work a 7-day shift work roster
• Willingness to participate in pre-employment medical checks
• Two professional references 
• Willingness to participate in a Disqualified Carer’s Check
• Proof of full vaccination for COVID19

The following Qualifications are mandatory for this role:

The employee is required to hold or be undertaking, either:

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention; or
• A recognised relevant qualification (if you are unsure please ask)

In addition, all residential care workers must complete the three mandatory units of competency, being:

• CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma informed care
• CHCPRT009 – Provide primary residential care
• CHCCCS009 – Facilitate responsible behaviour

Allambi Care are able to facilitate the applicant obtaining the mandatory units of competency within the first 3 months of employment if they have not been obtained prior to applying.

Ready to learn, grow and have a meaningful career with us?

Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button.

APPLY NOW!! 

If you have any further questions please contact:

Natalie 0466 185 374

Jessica 0411 527 319

No recruitment agencies please 

Allambi Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds.