Residential Care Worker - Country

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.

The Opportunity

Are you looking for an opportunity to enhance the lives of children, young people and families?

Permanent and FTC employment includes an additional 25% (30% in country locations) commuted allowance and 17.5% annual leave loading.

Casuals receive an additional 25% loading allowance and penalty rates may apply.

Click the video below to see what it's like working at Communities!

Our Benefits

• flexibility and convenience of rotational shift work
• 13 weeks paid long service leave for every seven years’ continuous service
• discount on selected private health insurance
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• free counselling services for you and eligible family members
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

Working in the South West

The South West District has a great sense of community and connectedness, with endless family friendly venues, great schools and featuring some of the State’s best beaches, forests, and national parks to explore in your spare time. It covers approximately 23,000 kilometres and encompasses 13 local government areas.  The District has a mix of large regional centres with their available amenities and smaller country towns with their unique attractions  

Conditions

Please refer to the Essential Eligibility Requirements/Special Requirements section of the JDF. This position is subject to a rotating roster, including weekends and evenings.

Successful applicants will be required to attend mandatory training from 18/06/2024 to 21/06/2024. Please consider your availability before applying, as this is a requirement of the role. 

If you would like to know more, refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) or contact Brenda Bassett , Assistant District Director, on 0432 837 *** during business hours Are you ready to make a difference?

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above/below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current resume/CV that outlines your relevant experience and or qualification for the role and includes two work related referees.
2. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

Note: When applying, you will be prompted to answer the following five online application questions. Please provide a paragraph type response to Questions 2-5. Your responses to these questions form part of your application assessment.

• Question 1: Possession of a current Western Australian (WA) 'C' or 'C-A' Class Driver's Licence or equivalent is an essential eligibility requirement of the role, in addition to the ability to travel in response to organisational needs. Do you hold a current WA 'C' or 'C-A' class Licence?
• Question 2: Please outline your understanding of therapeutic group home care of children, including Aboriginal and culturally diverse children, who have experienced trauma due to inadequate care and/or abuse. What is your understanding of the challenges the children may evidence? (Criteria 1)
• Question 3: Tell the Panel about a time(s) where you have worked with a child or young person to help them build on life skills and develop recreational activities to enhance self-worth. (Criteria 2)
• Question 4: Please outline your ability to work therapeutically as a team member. (Criteria 3)
• Question 5: Please describe how you would reflect on practice, and evidence resilience as a team member. (Criteria 3)

Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Varsha Joypaul-Kheeroo on 0466 274 *** or email  *************@communities.wa.gov.au.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities. 

Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community

Equality and Diversity

The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact HR at *************@communities.wa.gov.au. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

Attachments:
- Application Form
- Information for Job Applicants

• JDF
• Residential Care Worker
• Country
• Generic
• L2
• May 2023.docx

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