Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 1st Oct 2020
Do you want to work for a vibrant, not-for-profit, community-based organisation? Do you have a passion for ensuring all children feel safe, loved and comfortable? Are you committed to equal opportunity and advancement for all children? If you are an appropriately qualified, experienced and motivated person, we would love to hear from you!
The intent of the Out of Home Care program is to provide a secure, safe and supportive home environment for children and young people who cannot reside with their families. The program includes Family Group Homes, Specialised Foster Care and Transitional High Needs.
The Therapeutic Carers will be based in South West (Bunbury), Peel (Mandurah, Rockingham) and South Metropolitan (Armadale) area.
The position includes participation in a live-in rostered model of care and short notice of availability is required at times. Our programs operate 24 hours/7 days a week and Therapeutic Carers need to be available and willing to work weekdays, weekends, public holidays and sleep shifts. An example of a full time roster is three days on duty and three days off duty
Generous salary incentives and conditions (including salary packaging) apply.
Applicants must submit a cover letter (no more than two pages) detailing how they believe they meet the Selection Criteria, as well as a current Curriculum Vitae.
At Accordwest we are committed to our ethos of “Every Story Matters.” We are committed to reflecting the needs of every individual within every community within which we work.
We welcome employment applications from people who live in, understand and want to work with people from these diverse and valuable communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are Strongly Encouraged to Apply.