Location: Kalgoorlie, Bunbury, Roebourne, South Hedland, Kununurra, Broome, Geraldton.

Fixed term employment includes 17.5% annual leave loading.

Casuals receive an additional 25% loading allowance on top of the base salary $73,954 - $79,292 pa pro rata and penalty rates may apply.

What is the Talent Register?

The Residential Care Frontline Talent Register is an online portal that allows you to register your interest for full time and part time opportunities that are:

• Fixed term/secondment up to twelve (12) months, or
• Transfer at level for existing permanent public sector employees.

The register is actively monitored by managers to match applicants to available opportunities. You only need to register once, and your application will remain on our jobs register for current and future opportunities.

The benefit of applying through the talent register is you can be appointed directly via a streamlined process as opportunities become available.

We are seeking employees who have genuine care and compassion for others, and who can work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs and best interests of the child. Those who are resilient, patient, calm, have a non-judgmental attitude and recognise and respect cultural differences. People that can teach life skills and engage children positively in recreational skills. Those that can exhibit strong communication skills, quickly adapt to changing needs, and can understand and practice self-care.

The vision for Therapeutic Residential Care in Western Australia is to provide a safe and stable home for young people that enables them to heal, connect, learn, and be prepared for their adult lives.

Want to make a difference? You will!

As a Therapeutic 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. Will work a rotating roster, including weekends and evenings. Refer to the attached Job Description Form for further information, or contact Ivana Kordzik, Assistant Director on 0499 946 083.

Your work is guided by the Sanctuary Model to ensure the consistent delivery of trauma informed care to young people in Residential Care, which includes the Seven Commitments for creating safe environments. (see attached)

Prior to commencement:

• Must successfully pass a satisfactory medical and functional capacity examination based on the physical and psychological demands of the role.
• Must obtain a satisfactory Working with Children Check
• Must hold a current accredited certificate in ‘Provide First Aid’.
• Complete compulsory 5-day Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training prior to commencement in the role.
• 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.

Our Benefits

Communities offers a range of benefits in exchange for your skills, passion and commitment. Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.

Are you ready?

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 resume/CV that outlines your relevant experience for the role and includes two work related referees and contact details.
2. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of relevance of the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
3. You will be prompted to answer the following online questions in your own words:

Q1 Do you hold a current West Australian 'C' or 'C-A' class Licence, or equivalent?

Q2 Please outline your understanding of the following:

• The challenges children and young people may face who have experienced trauma due to inadequate care and/or abuse.
• Therapeutic group home care for children and young people.
• What cultural considerations do you need to consider when working with young people from Aboriginal and culturally diverse backgrounds.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Courtnie Hayes, A/HR Consultant, via email on [email protected].