Residential Support Worker- Female Only - Truganina/ Melton

About the Role*The Employer considers that being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.We are currently recruiting Residential Support Workers to join our teams in Truganina and Melton. This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity for you to make a change in a Young Person's life. You will be working directly with young people; the positions are based in a 24/7 Residential Setting with fortnightly rotating shift rosters.The successful candidates will need to have experience working with young people with complex behaviours and/or with young people with a disability. You will be actively supporting their individual needs and creating a safe environment. LWB has a strong evidence-based culture and professional development is a focus with potential training opportunities from Cornwell University in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Children and Residential Experiences (CARE).The shifts are afternoon, evening, active nights, and sleepover and will include weekend workKey ResponsibilitiesProvide day to day care, supervision and transport to children and young peopleActively participate in activities and increase competencies of young peopleForm and maintain professional, nurturing relationshipsDevelop, implement, and monitor individual plans Actively support the child/young person to develop and maintain social skillsMaintenance of progress notes and report writing Skills & ExperienceCertificate 4 in Youth Work preferably or Community Services or similarCompletion of the following 4 units: Work effectively in trauma informed care; Provide primary residential care; Facilitate responsible behaviour and Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs - DesirableHealing Matters Certificate - DesirableA current Senior First Aid CertificateA current unrestricted Australian Driver LicenceAbility to work various shifts (sleepover & active nights) throughout the weekPrior knowledge and/or experience working with young peoplePrior knowledge and/or experience working with young people with a disability.Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role). BenefitsWork for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisationsLife Without Barriers offers ongoing training, support and career advancement opportunitiesFlexible working hours How to applyApplicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.  Applications will close at midnight 3rd March 2024.Please note: To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or hold a valid medical exemption certificate.  You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.