Address- Gippsland Region on Gunai Kurnai Country, home in Morwell
- Full time, ongoing position - 76 hours per fortnight
- Base Salary $80k + 11% superannuation + salary packaging up to $15,900 pa + Penalties
IMPORTANT DATES:
- 2 day, face-to-face Orientation and training is mandatory for all successful candidates
The Opportunity
The Senior Residential Care worker will attend to and respond to queries, incidents, assess risk and concerns from carers and young people in a prompt and timely manner. This role supports the home, carers and their team mates while playing a vital part in ensuring overnight safety plans for young people in out of home care are met and will be based on-site from the house.
The Senior Residential Care worker will assist and work collaboratively the House Supervisor and Team Leaders in managing the house and its operations in line with compliance requirements and Berry Street procedures. Ensuring the young people's needs are met with a client centered approach inline with the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (CYFA) and the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.
We are seeking someone who has the ability to identify opportunities for improved practice and can meet the flexible demands of the role, managing all the competing priorities. Previous experience in leadership role would be advantageous but not vital.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide vital support and assistance to the leadership team.
- Taking care of a team of Residential Care workers working in a house to ensure a high quality of guidance and care to all staff and residents.
- Working closely with Children and Young People who may display complex behavioral issues, possible trauma affectation and disabilities.
- Supporting Children and Young People with significant behaviours of concern within a positive and therapeutic framework.
- Assistance with activities of daily living, this includes spending quality time in the home, cooking meals, undertaking household duties and participating in their daily activities as required.
- Documentation and progress note keeping as required.
About You
The successful candidate must hold a recognised and relevant qualification in Residential Care (Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention), Social Work, Youth Work, Alcohol/Other Drugs (or other relevant qualification) and substantial experience in working with children and young people.
A successful candidate must also have completed or be willing to complete the mandatory upskilling units as required by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Our team will support you with your enrolment with our partner TAFE, Melbourne Polytechnic.
We are seeking someone who has the ability to identify opportunities for improved practice and can meet the flexible demands of the role. Previous experience being a senior member of a team would be highly advantageous.
Ensuring your professional work aligns with the Berry Street values of Respect, Courage, Team Work, Accountability and Integrity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
You will have;
- Relevant experience and advanced competence working with Children and Young People in relation to Residential Care potentially in a leadership role.
- Genuine enjoyment in engaging with young people.
- Flexibility in your approach to work and hours.
- Great communication skills, with the ability to engage well with young people and work well with other staff.
- Ability to undertake staff supervision when required.
- Professionalism; the role will require you to work collaboratively with many internal stakeholders and external services that support the children/young people.
- Relationship building – the ability to develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships with others inside and/or outside the organisation.
Why Berry Street:
As one of Australia's largest independent agencies, we're dedicated to providing diverse programs to over 35,000 young people, children, and families across Victoria each year. We believe in safety, thriving, and hope for all and strive to make this a reality every day. Join our team and benefit from our commitment to professional development, access to an Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for career progression.
Berry Street’s Benefits
- Above award salaries & penalty rates
- Comprehensive training including AOD, First Aid, Health & Safety and more.
- A culture that values and supports professional development.
- $15,900.00 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
- Generous leave conditions!
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family
- Leave loading 17.5%
For inquiries, contact our Talent Acquisition Team at ***********@berrystreet.org.au or (03) 9426 7***.
Please note: the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check (International Police Checks may be applicable).
