Secure Care Worker

At Department of Communities we bring together vital services that support children, young people, families and communities to grow and ultimately to thrive. The work we do is meaningful and rewarding.

If you’re looking for more than just a job, then apply for a role as a Secure Care Worker.

Are you looking for an opportunity to enhance the lives of vulnerable children and young people? You can make a difference!

The Kath French Secure Care Centre, Stoneville is located 20 minutes from Midland on more than 40 acres of rural property where the kangaroos roam free.

It is a planned, short-term intensive intervention centre for children who are at extreme risk and where existing services cannot manage that risk. The team is committed to ensuring we provide children with safe, trauma informed, therapeutic care during their short stay with us.

In the role of Secure Care Worker, you will have an opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team that strive to make a real difference in the lives of children every day. You will work as part of a small, supportive and compassionate team that are supported by specialist education, psychology and social work staff who prioritise self-care and wellbeing.

Are you:

• A good communicator and listener?
• Resilient and adaptable?
• Patient and supportive?
• Committed to supporting children’s cultural needs?
• Available to work a 24/7 rotating roster?

If you answered “yes” to all of the above, we would love to hear from you? Employees will receive comprehensive training prior to commencement and will be strongly supported by the team in their everyday work.

As a Secure Care Worker you will be working directly with children and youth in care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing a high standard of therapeutic care consistent with the Secure Care goals and frameworks.
• Contributing to and maintaining a culturally, emotionally, and physically safe therapeutic environment for children and staff.
• Supporting and encouraging children through engaging with them in activities relating to their personal interests, e.g. outdoor activities, cooking, games, artwork and education activities.
• Assisting in the transportation and admission of children into the centre.
• Completing administrative duties as required.

Remuneration

As a full-time Secure Care Worker, Level 3 will receive a base rate of $79,156 - $84,977pa dependant on your experience. You will also receive an additional 25% commuted allowance for undertaking shift work bringing your salary to between $98 945 - $106 221 pa.

Casual employees will receive an additional 25% leave loading allowance on their base rate and additional penalties that may be applicable.

Benefits

We offer great benefits including:

• 2 weeks intensive paid training
• 7 weeks leave inclusive of annual, shift and public holiday leave
• 13 weeks paid long service leave for every seven years’ continuous service
• 11% superannuation
• Free onsite parking
• All meals while on shift are provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Free counselling services for you and eligible family members
• Discounted private health insurance

For more information about Secure Care, click here. 

Conditions

Please refer to the Essential Eligibility Requirements/Special Requirements section of the JDF.

Prospective applicants must be able to pass a satisfactory medical and functional capacity examination based on the physical and psychological demands of the role.

We encourage you to contact Tracy White, Assistant Director, on (08) 6277 47***or via email ***********@communities.wa.gov.au for further details about the role.

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

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Now!

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

1. A current comprehensive resume/CV
2. An application form (for hard copy applications only)
3. Your responses to six online application questions. When applying you will be prompted to answer these questions, your response for questions 4, 5 and 6 can be copied and pasted from a prepared Word document.

• Question 1 – Do you possess a current WA drivers license?
• Question 2 – Do you hold a Certificate III or IV in Community Services or related field or have equivalent experience?
• Question 3 - Please outline your experience working in a trauma-informed way with children who display behaviours that challenge.
• Question 4 – What are the advantages of being able to work in a multidisciplinary team (alongside a medical team, psychologist, education officer, therapeutic cultural support worker, senior child protection worker and cook)?
• Question 5 - Working with children who have experienced trauma can be challenging. What do you see as being important in maintaining resilience when working in this field?

If you are selected for an interview, you will be required to provide an original copy of all qualification/s outlined in your application (regardless of the relevance to the role).

Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the selection criteria/role related requirements during the selection process.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact our friendly HR Recruitment team on *************@communities.wa.gov.au.

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 here. 

Equity 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 Nijole West. 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.