Job title: Direct Care Worker- Casual (Multiple positions)
Company: State Government of Victoria
Job description: Role Title: Direct Care Worker – Casual, Multiple opportunities
- Passionate about working with young people.
- Two inner north-west metropolitan Melbourne locations.
- Hourly rate ( penalty’s can apply also)
- Entry level role with full training provided.
About the Direct Care Worker role
Right now, we are recruiting for casual staff to work in Secure Care Services across two residential facilities in inner north-west metropolitan Melbourne.
You will be joining a passionate and specialised team who provide high quality care, supervision and security to vulnerable children and young people residing in our Secure Care Service facilities.
As a Direct Care Worker your role would involve empowering children and young people to make positive changes in their lives. You would act as part of a network of care, helping them establish and follow a daily structure, achieve important goals, and develop essential life skills.
The role is varied, challenging, and rewarding. You will be providing support to children and young people who may have experienced significant trauma and display challenging behaviours while we develop a case plan to address the protection needs, reduce the risk of harm, and return the child or young person to the community as soon as possible in a safe and planned way.
You can find more information about the key accountabilities in the position description.
We look for:
- empathy and cultural awareness always applying with sensitivity and professionalism.
- you are flexible and adaptable to the changing needs and priorities.
- resilience and perseverance while adapting to challenging situations.
- the ability to be a team player and work well with a close team
What is required:
First Aid/CPR or willing to obtain prior to commencement of role.
Minimum Certificate IV Community Services, Youth Work or equivalent is desirable.
A current Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required.
Your passion to keep young people safe and empower them to steer their lives in a positive direction.
We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background, if you think you would like to start or continue your career with us, we’d love to hear from you.
What’s in it for you?
- Work casually across two locations, with penalty rates that apply on public holidays, shift work, over time and weekends.
- Opportunity to apply for fixed-term and ongoing opportunities.
- A comprehensive onboarding processes.
- Continuous training opportunities while on the job.
- Employee wellbeing and support programs
- The opportunity to start or advance your career in the Victoria Public Service
What next?
- All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the
(JSE) * Submit your cover letter stating your motivation and capability for the position along with your resume (max 2 pages) by applying here.
- If you are shortlisted to interview, we will phone you and invite to participate in a short face to face panel interview where we will ask you 4-5 questions that align with the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description.
- Should you progress to the next stage you will be required to complete:
- pre-employment screening, including national police check, misconduct screening and a medical check.
- Your work eligibility will also be checked as part of the recruitment process, as we can only accept applications from Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or candidates that hold a valid work permit or visa.
If you’re having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.
Applications are NOW OPEN, so apply today to support young people and keep them safe!
COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current , given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the (JSE)
https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page
portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Expected salary: $58539 – 70421 per year
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job date: Tue, 05 Mar 2024 23:45:59 GMT
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