Residential Care Support Worker Childrens Services

Purpose. Career growth. Real impact.

Could you be the person a young person remembers because you showed up when they needed you most

At Aruma youll support children and young people aged 518 who have experienced trauma loss and disruption. Youll help them feel safe build trust discover their strengths and develop the confidence and skills to thrive.

Some days youll be kicking a footy heading out into the community or celebrating a big achievement. Other days youll be helping a young person navigate a difficult moment.

Its not always easy. But it matters.

And while you help young people grow well help you grow too.

New Services. New Team. New Opportunities.

Whether youre experienced in residential care or ready to take your first step into the sector this is an opportunity to build a meaningful career with a team that invests in you.

What Youll Do

As a Support Worker youll help create a safe nurturing and inclusive home where young people can be themselves build relationships and work towards their goals.

Youll:

• Build genuine trusting relationships with children and young people
• Support everyday life including school appointments life skills and recreation
• Create safe trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate environments
• Support young people to build independence confidence and resilience
• Encourage participation in sport music art community activities and hobbies
• Help young people navigate challenges and celebrate their successes
• Advocate for their rights voice choices and aspirations
• Work collaboratively with families schools therapeutic professionals and your team

No two shifts are the same. Thats part of what makes the work so rewarding.

This Is More Than Residential Care

Residential care isnt simply about managing behaviours.

Its about understanding the story behind them.

Children and young people in out-of-home care may have experienced significant adversity. Your consistency patience and ability to build relationships can help create the safety and trust they need to move forward.

A conversation.

A shared laugh.

A successful school day.

A first step towards independence.

The small moments can become the big moments.

Bring Your HEART to Work

At Aruma we believe every child and young person deserves dignity inclusion choice and the opportunity to live the life they want.

Our HEART values guide how we work:

Human Rights Warriors champion dignity inclusion and equality

Enjoy Life create moments of joy connection and possibility

Awesome Participants support young people to live the lives they choose

Revolutionary Spirit challenge the status quo and find better ways

Terrific Teams work alongside people who care as much as you do

Whats In It For You

We know meaningful work is only part of the picture. You also want to know that your employer will invest in your future.

At Aruma we want your first role with us to be the beginning of a career not simply your next job. As you grow your skills and experience youll have opportunities to develop step into leadership and pursue further learning.

Salary packaging up to $15900 plus $2650 meals and entertainment

Emerging Leaders Programs designed to help you build leadership capability confidence and experience for your next career step

Genuine Career pathways into Service Leader Service Management and other leadership roles

Flexible rostering across days evenings weekends and sleepovers

Ongoing training and development in trauma-informed practice therapeutic care and leadership

Scholarship opportunities to support further study qualifications and professional growth

Fitness Passport and health & wellbeing benefits

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Discounted health insurance

BRAVE Awards to recognise your contribution

Your first role with Aruma doesnt have to be your last.

Whether you want to deepen your expertise gain a qualification explore leadership or take your career in a new direction well support you to keep learning and growing.

Start where you are. Build your skills. Discover whats possible.

Are You the Person Were Looking For

You dont need to have all the answers.

You do need to care be willing to learn and show up.

Youll be someone who is:

• Passionate about helping children and young people succeed
• Patient empathetic and able to build trust
• Curious reflective and open to learning
• Reliable resilient and emotionally aware
• A strong communicator and team player
• Committed to human rights inclusion and choice
• Comfortable working across a 24/7 residential care environment

A Certificate IV in Child Youth and Family Intervention (Residential Care) or equivalent is highly regarded including those currently working towards the qualification.

Youll also need:

• First Aid and CPR
• Working With Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current drivers licence and insured vehicle

The Roster

This is a 24/7 service so your roster may include:

• Day shifts
• Evening shifts
• Sleepovers
• Weekends
• Public holidays

Flexibility and consistency are important to help young people experience the stability they deserve.

Every Child Matters. Your Work Can Make the Difference.

At Aruma were not just filling shifts.

Were building teams of people who believe every child deserves safety belonging and the opportunity to reach their potential.

If you want a job where you can make a genuine difference be part of a supportive team and build a career with purpose wed love to hear from you.

Bring your HEART. Build your career. Change a childs story.