About Veritas House

Veritas House is a vibrant not-for-profit, community-based organisation with a specific focus on supporting vulnerable children, young people & their families. Veritas currently delivers services in a range of DCJ-funded programs.

We believe every child and young person deserves to feel safe, supported and valued. We’re dedicated to creating a socially just and caring community where everyone has the chance to thrive.

About the role

In Interim Care, we provide a home-like environment for children and young people who are waiting for foster care placements. Our Residential Care Workers are part of a dedicated team, led by a House Manager, who works with up to four low to medium-needs children.

What you’ll do

No two days are the same — and that’s what makes this role rewarding. As a Residential Care Worker, you’ll:

Provide day-to-day care, guidance and emotional support to young people in a safe and nurturing home environment.

Use trauma-informed, strengths-based practices to help young people heal and build resilience.

Support the development of independent living skills such as cooking, budgeting, self-care and healthy routines.

Assist young people to connect with education and their community.

Act as a positive role model, demonstrating empathy, respect and appropriate boundaries.

Collaborate with caseworkers, therapists and other professionals to deliver holistic care and achieve individual goals.

Maintain clear and accurate documentation including shift reports, incident notes and case summaries.

Transport young people to appointments, school or recreational activities.

Your roster

This position operates on a four-week rotating roster, averaging around 55 hours per fortnight, with a balance of day, evening, weekend and sleepover shifts.

You must be able to commit to a consistent shift-work pattern that includes sleepovers, ensuring stability and routine for the young people in our care.

Here’s what you can expect:

Always double-staffed, with sleepovers being the only solo component.

A fair and balanced rotation designed to share weekends and sleepovers evenly across the team.

Reliable and consistent rostering – you’ll know your shifts well in advance.

Work–life balance built in, with consistent days off and recovery time between shifts.

Penalty rates and sleepover allowances in line with the SCHADS Award.

If you value teamwork, structure, and stability in a 24/7 care environment — this roster supports you to thrive both at work and at home.

Why work for us?

As an organisation we value collaboration, authenticity, compassion and relationships and together, we work towards achieving a world where every person feels safe, secure and valued. We do work we’re proud of, but we offer more than just the chance to feel good:

NFP salary packaging options up to $15,900 per year plus meals and entertainment benefits

Opportunity to use novated leasing to purchase a car

Additional leave once your probationary period is complete

Generous Discounts Platform

Opportunity to develop your skills working within a trauma and developmentally informed team

Regular individual and group supervision as well as other continuing professional development opportunities

Access to Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training - a compassionate, trauma-informed training program that helps staff support children through challenging moments, focusing on de-escalation, safety, and building trusting caring relationships.

To apply:

Attach your resume, a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and a statement that outlines how you meet the essential requirements listed below.

Any questions? Please email us at [email protected]

Applications close at 9.00 am on Friday 7th November 2025.

(Please note: we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates as they apply so this ad may close sooner. So don't delay!)

Selection Criteria

A minimum Certificate IV in Community Services, Youth Work or a related field (Diploma or Degree highly regarded).

Experience working with children and young people with complex needs.

A sound understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic care approaches.

Excellent communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

A current Driver’s Licence, First Aid and CPR, and a Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are warmly encouraged to apply.

We hire on merit alone and welcome the true, authentic and diverse person you are. We value a team as diverse as our community. Irrespective of your culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity, age, linguistic background, religion, disability or sexual orientation – we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to the Veritas House team, and celebrate diversity in everything that makes you, you!