Join our Family Services Team.

• A role with impact supporting young people living in residential houses
• Competitive hourly rate + 25% casual loading + access to salary packaging benefits
• Join a dedicated team in this meaningful and purposeful role 

About the opportunity

You are a compassionate, resilient individual with life experience, perhaps as a parent, looking to make a meaningful difference as a residential carer for young people. Your strong ability to understand, work and connect with children will enable you to provide personal care that respects the dignity and privacy of the children.

Whether you are an experienced youth worker seeking flexibility with your hours or you’re ready for your next career, one that will have a positive impact in your local community – we would love to hear from you.

As a Residential Practitioner, you will play a key role in the lives of young people currently living in residential services, supporting them to live safely within our houses. It’s hands-on, often challenging, but can also be rewarding. You will help create an environment that promotes positive respect and provides care that meets a young person's needs.

What’s on offer

You will receive a comprehensive induction and mentoring program to support your transition into the role and ensure your success.

In addition to the base hourly rate and superannuation, you’ll also receive 25% casual loading. You can also increase your take-home pay by accessing salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and more.

• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.
• Receive a 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning.
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.
• Receive a 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning.

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About you

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, or other relevant recognised qualification must be held or underway
• If not included in your qualification, you will be required to complete the mandatory units of competency:
  • CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma informed care
  • CHCPRT009 – Provide primary residential care
  • CHCCCS009 – Facilitate responsible behavior.
  • CHCPRT010 – Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs

If the above conditions are not met, you must be willing to be enrolled and commence the minimum qualification training upon commencement of employment. This will occur during initial induction (first 2 weeks) before any direct care is provided.

It is expected that the mandatory units of competency (including the workplace hours and assessments) are completed within 12 weeks of enrolment. Additionally, if you are undertaking the minimum qualification, you are expected to complete the qualification within the timeframe prescribed by the education training provider.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

For any questions, reach out to Jess Khan, Manager Residential Care at Jessica.khan@vt.uniting.org or call 0481 467 715 for a confidential chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.