Residential Support Worker

Wellways

Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Base: $44.59 - $48.31 ph; benefits: super + salary...
Trauma-informed care
Support young people
Life skills development
Wellways is looking for passionate, resilient, and values-driven individuals to join their Youth Care Program, supporting young people with high and complex needs in a safe, nurturing environment

Job Summary

  • Wellways is looking for passionate, resilient, and values-driven individuals to join their Youth Care Program, supporting young people with high and complex needs in a safe, nurturing environment.
  • In this role, you will provide trauma-informed, culturally safe care, support young people in developing life skills, work collaboratively with families and stakeholders, and maintain clear documentation.
  • Wellways offers a purpose-driven culture, salary packaging benefits, meal and entertainment allowance, leave loading, paid parental leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Matching Summary

Wellways is looking for passionate, resilient, and values-driven individuals to join their Youth Care Program, supporting young people with high and complex needs in a safe, nurturing environment.

Salary

Base: $44.59 - $48.31 p/h; Benefits: Super + Salary packaging benefits + leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Trauma-informed care
  • Support young people
  • Life skills development
  • Collaborate with stakeholders
  • Maintain clear documentation
  • Sleepovers and shift work

Nice-to-have

  • Values-driven individuals
  • Resilient and passionate
  • Culturally safe care
  • Reflective practice
  • Purpose-driven culture

Key Requirements

  • Relevant qualification or working towards one
  • First Aid and Drivers Licence
  • Police clearance not less than 12 months old
  • Blue Card and NDIS Workers Screening Check
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

Work Rights

Not specified

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