Residential Practitioner

• A role with impact supporting young people living in residential houses
• Competitive hourly rate 25% casual loading access to salary packaging benefits
• Join a dedicated team in this meaningful and purposeful role

About the opportunity

You are a compassionate resilient individual with life experience perhaps as a parent looking to make a meaningful difference as a residential carer for young people. Your strong ability to understand work and connect with children will enable you to provide personal care that respects the dignity and privacy of the children.

Whether you are an experienced youth worker seeking flexibility with your hours or youre ready for your next career one that will have a positive impact in your local community we would love to hear from you.

As a Residential Practitioner you will play a key role in the lives of young people currently living in residential services supporting them to live safely within our houses. Its hands-on often challenging but can also be rewarding. You will help create an environment that promotes positive respect and provides care that meets a young persons needs.

Whats on offer

You will receive a comprehensive induction and mentoring program to support your transition into the role and ensure your success.

In addition to the base hourly rate and superannuation youll also receive25% casual loading. You can also increase your take-home pay by accessing salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as groceries bills clothing streaming services and more.

• Opt in or out of public holidays andbe respected for your unique background.
• Receive a 10% discounton the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning.
• Opt in or out of public holidays andbe respected for your unique background.
• Receive a 10% discounton the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning.

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About you

• Certificate IV in Child Youth and Family Intervention or other relevant recognised qualification must be held or underway
• If not included in your qualification you will be required to complete the mandatory units of competency:
  • CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
  • CHCPRT009 Provide primary residential care
  • CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behavior.
  • CHCPRT010 Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs

If the above conditions are not met you must be willing to be enrolled and commence the minimum qualification training upon commencement of employment. This will occur during initial induction (first 2 weeks) before any direct care is provided.

It is expected that the mandatory units of competency (including the workplace hours and assessments) are completed within 12 weeks of enrolment. Additionally if you are undertaking the minimum qualification you are expected to complete the qualification within the timeframe prescribed by the education training provider.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and well be in touch shortly. Well be reviewing applications as they come through as were keen to engage with someone.

For any questions reach out to Jess Khan Manager ResidentialCare at or call 0 for a confidential chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times. As a child safe organisation employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional however it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal a person with disability from a diverse background or LGBTQIA. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.