Are you an experienced and passionate Residential Out-of-Home Care professional looking for job security?

Are you motivated to start your new career caring for vulnerable children and young people?

Permanent Part-time & Casual positions currently available!

Silky Oaks also offers paid student placement opportunities to those studying a recognised fcourse that meets the minimum qualification requirement for direct care workers under the guidelines set by the Department of Child Safety.

Silky Oaks Children's Haven provides a broad range of individual and family-focused services. We encourage a collaborative approach between different organisations and support networks in the community to provide a more meaningful and holistic service for our clients. We work hard to ensure flexibility and innovation in our program design and delivery to ensure we are responsive to needs without sacrificing excellence.

The Silky Oaks Residential Program offers out-of-home care and support to children and young people who are in the care of the Department of Child Safety.

Our goal is to create a warm, caring and therapeutic environment that supports each child and young person’s development. This includes personal growth, social skills, life skills, educational needs, training and employment opportunities, identity, behaviour management, community involvement, and family relationships.

Our residential programs are located in the Wynnum/Manly, Redlands, Moorooka and Logan areas. You may be required to work at one or all of these locations.

About the role

Working in Residential Out-of-Home Care can present a diverse range of challenges, but it can also be incredibly rewarding.

We are seeking both experienced and new to sector, passionate people who want to make a difference in the lives of our vulnerable youth.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will be required to provide therapeutic & supervisory care & support to children & young people placed in the care of the Queensland Government & Silky Oaks, whilst contributing to the day-to-day functioning of the residential location.

You will act as an appropriate role model and provide clear & consistent boundaries & structure whilst supporting the children & young people’s daily needs.

For more information about Silky Oaks, please visit www.silkyoaks.org.au

Remuneration & Benefits

Ongoing training and development to enhance your skills.

Career progression opportunities.

Professional, supportive and flexible working environment.

Competitive hourly rate.

As a registered charity holding a PBI status, Silky Oaks offers permanent employees (full and part time) the opportunity to take advantage of salary packaging, which brings an impressive tax saving (package up to $18,550 tax free per annum).

Complimentary Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and Wellbeing Services for all employees and their direct family members.

Free onsite parking at all locations.

About you

To be considered for this role, you will require:

A minimum Certificate IV in an approved qualification (or evidence of enrolment) – or willingness to enroll in such a course.

Passion and drive for wanting to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people.

Capacity to work shift work - Monday to Sunday across all shifts, including days, afternoons and sleepovers.

A team orientated approach with the ability to work collaboratively with all internal and external stakeholders.

A valid Queensland Drivers Licence "C" Class (Opens preferred) with no restrictions.

Have Australian Citizenship or a ‘Right to Work’ in Australia.

Be willing to undergo a full Criminal History Check (LCS2)

Ability to apply for Working with Children Card (Blue Card-Paid) if not already held.

Obtain a traffic and licence history check.

Please note that shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo:

Online psychometric assessments

Medical assessment and Drug and Alcohol screening

Application Process

Please include a cover letter outlining your suitability, together with your current resume.

Your resume must include two (2) recent professional referees, either a direct line manager, business owner or similar (not a peer/colleague).

Applications close COB Tuesday 6 May 2025.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.