AddressAre 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.
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 here to find out more!
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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 and Living in the Goldfields
The Goldfields within Western Australia covers over 740,000 sq. kilometres stretching from the pristine white beaches of Esperance, in the south, to the natural beauty of the Ngaanyatjarra Lands in our north. This expansive region is home to outback adventures waiting to be discovered, stunning landscapes, rich cultures and best of all welcoming and supportive communities. Discover the Kalgoorlie and the Goldfields for yourself.
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.
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 30/07/2024 to 02/08/2024. 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 Claudine Leota, Manager Residential Care, on 0477 023 *** during business hours only.
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).
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 during the selection process.
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact *************@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 (SD Regional)
- L2
- August 2023.docx
- Regional Attraction and Retention (RARI) Scheme.pdf
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