Therapeutic Live in Carer – Albany Dolphin

Are you someone who wants to make a positive difference in a young person's life?
We are seeking an energetic, compassionate and resilient Live-in Carer to join our Out of Home Care accommodation services in Albany WA.
Own It - How we get the job done
This is a challenging role but the reward for your dedication and persistence is knowing that you can positively impact the lives of young people; young people who have experienced trauma and may be displaying challenging behaviours as a result.
We're looking for a people-person, someone our young people can trust, someone who has their best interests at heart and someone who can balance the needs of the young people with the organisational requirements of Policy, Documentation and Reporting. Our Live-in Carers are a great example of employees who thrive on responsibility, communicate clearly, are calm in a crisis and are flexible in their responses.
While no one day is the same, you will be responsible for all household functions including cleaning, washing, meal preparation, transporting to and from the community and engaging the children and youth in various social activities.
This role includes sleep over shifts.
Make It Matter - What you will bring to make a difference in other's lives

• Help customers to engage with their local communities and culture through access to Community Participation Programs and recreational activities.
• Create a comfortable and safe home environment with a consistent routine to help maintain their independence as much as possible.
• Assist with and help to build independent life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
• Meal planning, cooking and cleaning
• Maintain a high standard of documentation relevant to the children
• Transport young people to and from appointments
• Provide personal care such as showering, toileting and dressing where required.
• Administer medication.

To be considered for these opportunities, you will need the following;

• BA Social Work, Psychology, Health Sciences, or Diploma in either Community Services (Mental Health) or AOD or other relevant quals.
• Thorough experience working with youth with complex behaviours
• Experience working in a therapeutic environment
• Possess a high standard of reporting and documentation
• Have a positive attitude which accompanies your resilience and commitment
• Be calm and resilient
• Willing to work a week-on week-off style live-in roster (including sleep over shifts)
• A current first-aid certificate
• A current Working With Children Check
• A current Driver's License

Desirable, not essential for the role

• Previous experience as a Live-in Carer

Keep Calm & Be Happy - How you will interact with people and other benefits
Joining Lifestyle Solutions makes you feel like you are making a different in people's lives. Our team is here because they care, and because of this, we have an enriching and rewarding culture within our teams.
You will be able to:

• Use your strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with a wide variety of customers
• Be able to remain calm in stressful situations
• Work collaboratively in a complex environment as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Work within a Self Managed Team

Respect - Who we are and why we do it
We're people who care. Lifestyle Solutions provides services to people with disability, young people and children in Out Of Home Care, their families and communities. Our customers receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals. Our national workforce is committed to providing service that is reliable, responsive, flexible, friendly, empathetic and caring.
We believe everyone is equal.
We stand for everyone in society having equal opportunity and equal respect. We do this by providing our customers access to quality services and dedicated people who make a real difference in their lives. We believe this is everyone's fundamental right. You can learn more about us
Join Us - Next step
All applications must be lodged online, please answer the easy questions below. If you have any questions, please email lyndsey.regan@lifestylesolutions.org.au
All applications to be made online
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from under-represented communities and groups are strongly encouraged. We can provide adjustments to the recruitment process if required; please contact the Talent Professional on the number above to discuss how we can help.
Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Advertised: 04 Jan 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
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