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SalaryWork Type: Casual, Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Geraldton
Closing Date: 2024-02-05 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Are you looking for an opportunity to enhance the lives of children, young people and families?
Permanent and Fixed Term Contract 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.
Want to make a difference? You will!
As a Residential Care Worker you will be responsible for working as a member of a team to achieve best outcomes for children and young people and providing group and individual therapeutic Residential Care to children and young people. You will assist in planning, developing and implementing activities for children and young people. Click to find out more!
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Our Benefits
We offer great including:
- 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.
Geraldton is a large coastal town, situated on Champion Bay on the Batavia Coast in the Murchison region of Western Australia. The city is approximately 424km north of Perth and is a five hour drive via the Great Northern and Brand Highways. Geraldton is home to a diverse community and has an estimated urban population of 40,000 people.
Geraldton’s Mediterranean climate is perfect for those who prefer to be outdoors. Winter temperatures are typically two degrees warmer than Perth, while summer averages are capped in the low 30s – although the area does have some very hot days in summer, with maximum temperatures reaching the 40s. Geraldton’s vast varieties of wildflowers bloom from July to October, attracting a number of tourists.
Geraldton is described as a town where you can have your boat and horse as well. The broader Murchison area has something for everyone – sunny climate, beaches, islands, bush, city shopping and services, scenery, recreation and sport and as much noise – or peace and quiet - as you desire.
Click to watch a video on living in the Greater Geraldton area and make the move today!
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 12/03/2024 to 22/03/2024. Please consider your availability before applying, as this is a requirement of the role.
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: * A current resume/CV that outlines your relevant experience and or qualification for the role and includes two work related referees.
- An application form (for hard copy applications only).
- 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)
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact .
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 . 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
Integrity and Honesty
The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click .
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 HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact on 13 64 64.
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
