Residential Care Worker | McAuley | Multiple opportunities

Are you passionate about creating a safe structured and supportive environment where children young people and staff feel a strong sense of security acceptance and belonging at all times

At McAuley we support women and children who have experienced family violence and homelessness to reclaim control of their lives. Through a holistic range of services - including accommodation legal health recreation and social support - we empower women to rebuild their futures with increased safety stability economic capability and overall wellbeing.

We are currently seeking Residential Support Workers to join our team in McAuley house Footscray and our family violence refuges across Melbournes Western region.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Team Leader you will play a key role in supporting women and children experiencing family violence through compassionate practical and trauma-informed care.

• Individualised & Family-Focused Support Provide tailored trauma-informed support that builds safety independence and wellbeing for women and children
• Understanding of Family Violence & Homelessness Apply client-led gender-informed and child-focused practice to support recovery from violence and crisis
• Residential Support Maintain a safe welcoming environment while supporting daily living needs and accommodation stability
• Teamwork Collaborate effectively with colleagues and external services to deliver holistic high-quality support
• Self-Management Demonstrate professionalism resilience strong boundaries and commitment to wellbeing and continuous learning

Please review PD for further information regarding the role.

We are currently recruiting two opportunities: 1x Part time ongoing role - based at McAuley House Footscray working 6 shifts per fortnight. 1x Casual role - providing coverage across the Western region including Footscray Melton and Sunshine.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Qualification in social work community services or related field
• Experience supporting women and children with complex needs (e.g. family violence homelessness mental health AOD)
• Commitment to McAuley values: Community Hospitality Compassion Justice
• Inclusive flexible and non-judgmental practice approach
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Understanding of feminist intersectional and anti-oppressive practice
• Desirable: Knowledge of MARAM Family Violence Protection Act (2008) and Child Safe Standards

Please note we are only considering female identifying candidates for this position. McAuley Community Services for Women has an exemption to gender equality requirements.

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

We value the unique knowledge perspectives and cultural contributions of First Nations peoples. Your experience and insights are important to us and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

For more information please contact: Phillippa at

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• SCHADS Administration (Level 3) $38.65 $41.45 Dependent on qualifications & experience
• More money in your pocket up to $18550 per year which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Wellbeing that matters - Free confidential support for mental physical financial and social wellbeing.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillops work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model an evidence supported 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.
• First Nations career pathways Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment retention and professional development
• Community & connection Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha our Aboriginal Staff Network

OUR COMMITMENT:

McAuley is part of MacKillop Family Services and celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person 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 socio-economic status and age.

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

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