• Permanent part time position
• Salary packaging and professional development
• Flexible Work Options

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia. We operate 24 facilities comprising more than 3,400 hospital beds in Australia, as well as home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

With over 120 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.

The Position

St John of God Social Outreach (Warrnambool) is seeking a Youth Residential Caregiver to join the Youth Services team. As a Youth Residential Caregiver, you are to provide a high standard of care and quality service to the residents of the St John of God Social Outreach (SO) Horizon House by empowering the young people to move to a position of autonomy and self-fulfilment by assisting them to achieve their goals. You are to encouraging and facilitating involvement of the residents in education, training and personal development programs.

This role will be offered on a permanent part time basis, working 42 hours per fortnight.

The successful candidate will have:

• A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
• Minimum Certificate IV in Youth Work or similar.
• Extensive experience in an area related to youth work and/or case management.
• A demonstrated knowledge of the special needs of adolescents and trauma-informed care together with at least five years recent relevant experience working with at-risk young people is essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Privacy Legislation and Occupational, Health & Safety Act Regulations.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Adhere to pre-employment immunisation policy and possession of a current:
• Unrestricted State Driver’s License
• First Aid Certificate
• State Working with Children Card
• Commitment to and participation in ongoing development on skills and knowledge in working within a therapeutic service model.

The Benefits:

• Salary Packaging & Corporate Discounts
• Parking Available
• Professional Development

*All applicants must address the Selection Criteria (as detailed on the last page of the attached Position Description)

St John of God Social Outreach is committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in its care and proactively takes measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.