Senior Residential Care Worker

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full TimeLocation: VariousClosing Date: 2024-04-09 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)Are you looking for an opportunity to enhance the lives of children, young people and families?Metropolitan 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 to find out more!There are current vacancies at Darlington Park, Upper Swan and Wanneroo.Click the video below to see what it's like working at Communities!Our BenefitsWe offer great including:

• Flexibility and convenience of rotational shift work
• Competitive salary plus super
• 4 weeks annual leave
• 15 days personal leave per annum
• 3 days additional public sector holidays
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• 11 % superannuation, full employer contribution
• 13 weeks paid long service leave for every seven years’ continuous service
• Discount on selected private health insurance
• Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• 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 4 June 2024 to 11 June 2024. Please consider your availability before applying, as this is a requirement of the role.Prospective applicants must be able to successfully undergo our Criminal History Screening process and pass a satisfactory medical and functional capacity examination based on the physical and psychological demands of the role.The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position.For further information we encourage you to contact Kate Rapana, Manager Residential Care - Relief, on 0427 447 564 or via email .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.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 for the role and includes two work related referees.

• A two [2] page written application addressing all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
• A copy of all qualification/s(regardless of relevance of the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
• An application form (for hard copy applications only).

Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the essential 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 .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 communityIntegrity 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.