Residential Care Practitioner

UnitingCare Qld

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Base: $44.58 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
Trauma informed care approach
Care model application
Stable home environment maintenance
This role involves supporting children with extreme needs through a therapeutic centred approach within a stable, nurturing home environment

Job Summary

  • This role involves supporting children with extreme needs through a therapeutic centred approach within a stable, nurturing home environment.
  • Successful candidates will be paid to attend in-person training on TCI, CARE principles, and the Three Pillars of transforming care.
  • The position offers significant benefits including NFP salary packaging, 12 weeks paid parental leave, and access to employee discounts.

Matching Summary

This role involves supporting children with extreme needs through a therapeutic centred approach within a stable, nurturing home environment.

Salary

Base: $44.58 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Superannuation + Salary Packaging up to $15,900 + Meal Entertainment up to $2,650

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Trauma informed care approach
  • CARE model application
  • Stable home environment maintenance
  • Verbal and written reporting
  • Flexible shift availability including sleepovers

Nice-to-have

  • Strong therapeutic background
  • Relationship-based experience
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Willingness to undergo history checks

Key Requirements

  • Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or related field
  • Child Protection Act LCS2 screening check
  • Hope and Healing Framework Foundations Training
  • Current Blue Card - Working with Children Qld
  • Current Driver Licence
  • Current First Aid & CPR Certificate

Work Rights

Not specified

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