Home Based Care Support Worker

About the role:

MacKillops Out of Home Care (OOHC) programs provide residential care home based care lead tenant and case management support for young people with high and complex needs as well as a therapeutically oriented program for young people in protective placements.

The HomeBased Care house offers accommodation and support to children and young people who are referred through the Child Protection system. The HomeBased Care Support worker is required to participate in the day to day operation of the unit which includes responding to the young persons emotional and functional needs the development of their personal skills and household duties. The role also entails working closely with the foster carer to support the children in the home.

This is a Fixed Term full time (38 hours per week) until 30 June 2026 opportunity based in our Eastern Metro homes VIC within our Home Based Care Program. The position reports to the Home Based Care Coordinator.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children young people and their families
• A Certificate IV in Child Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care) or other similar or relevant tertiary qualifications.
• A current valid Victorian drivers licence and be able to drive MacKillop vehicles in the conduct of the position requirements including transportation of clients.
• A genuine interest in young people and their wellbeing.

For a full position listing please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

For more information please contact:

Melissa Castellucchio at or on

Our offer:

• Hourly Rateof $34.46 to $40.05 as outlined in the SCHADS Award Level 23 dependent on qualification and experience.
• Salary packagingwe can help you to maximize yoursalary packaging up to $18550 per year which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• Fitness Passport which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
• Employee Assistance ProgramFree access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social financial physical mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
• Supportive Environment Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
• Sanctuary Organisation MacKillops work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model an evidencesupported whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma and to heal.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Drivers Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every persons ability cultural or linguistic backgrounds ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity gender expression intersex status relationship status religious or spiritual beliefs socioeconomic status and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe culturally competent and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children young people families and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.