Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 24th Jun 2021
Veritas House is a vibrant not-for-profit, community-based organisation with a specific focus on supporting vulnerable children, young people & their families. Veritas currently delivers services in a range of DCJ-funded programs.
We have an amazing opportunity for a Residential Care Worker who is looking for job security. We provide a home-like environment for children and young people who are waiting for foster care placements.
Our Residential Care Workers are part of a dedicated team, lead by a House Manager, to work with up to 4, low to medium needs children. The team supervise, support and care for children in a residential setting. This is your opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of young people who have experienced significant trauma, while growing your skillset in a stable and values-driven organisation.
Residential Care Workers work on a 4 week rotating roster, which includes sleepovers. With the exception of the sleepover period, all shifts are double-staffed.
All applicants must address the following selection criteria below, by writing a brief paragraph that includes examples of how you meet the criteria. Please tell us how you meet the selection criteria - we can't assess your application without it!! (Hint: use our handy template, located on our website www.veritashouse.org.au)
Essential Criteria:
Full details on this position, including the position description and & information on how to apply, can be found in the Information Packages on our website: www.veritashouse.org.au (HINT: Our website also includes a template to assist you in addressing the selection criteria.)
All employment at Veritas House is subject to a clear Working with Children Check and a satisfactory Police check. You must also have appropriate working rights to apply for this role (working visas of less than 12 months will not be considered).
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a CALD background are warmly encouraged to apply.