Job Description

Residential Worker

Casual Positions Available

CatholicCare Tasmania is the primary social services agency of the Catholic Church across Tasmania. We have 60 years’ experience delivering a wide range of services and support to improve individual, family and community wellbeing. Our services are available and open to all with a particular focus on families, young people and children.

The Bringing Baby Home team providing 24/7 support to parent/s at high risk of having their baby removed by Child Safety Services. The program runs for 12 weeks at a time, depending on the needs of the family. The position will provide support in areas such as establishing feeding, settling and safe sleeping routines including wake shifts for parent/s and their baby, supporting parent-child interactions, practical support to attend appointments and support for parents to manage the cooking and cleaning of the house.

How you will make an impact

• Participate in shifts across a 24/7 roster including the need for awake shifts from time to time, depending on the needs of the baby

• Complete general household tasks including shopping, cooking and cleaning and oversee that these tasks are followed through to ensure the effective running of the house

• Identify and actively seek opportunities for parent/s to develop the skills required to look after their baby

• Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of trauma on the behaviours of parent/s and their baby

• Support the participation of parents in all aspects of their case plan

• Participate in transition planning for parent/s and their baby

• Commitment to ensuring that all files, documents and records are maintained according to Agency policy and procedure and legislation

• Respond appropriately to any crisis within a House, ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals and as outlined CatholicCare policies and procedures

• Demonstrate competency in the use of current business technologies such as Microsoft Office applications, mobile phones and client/ service databases

• Keep accurate financial record of petty cash expenses

• Have the ability to keep accurate case notes and provide handover for staff during shifts.

Essential Requirements

• Qualification requirements: Certificate IV in Youth Worker, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education or Care, Social Work, Community Services, or related field and equivalent experience.
• Provide First Aid Certificate, or ability to attain a Provide First Aid certificate within 3 months of commencement of employment, to be renewed every three years with a CPR refresher to be renewed every year.
• Satisfactory national and relevant international police checks, to be completed on a 3 yearly basis from commencement.
• Must maintain current and valid Working with Vulnerable People registration; and must carry evidence of this at all times.
• Maintaining a valid and current Australians driver's licence is a requirement of this role.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and provide a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the selection criteria below:

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated understanding of early childhood development and supporting appropriate parent-child interactions.

• Experience in providing parent/s with support in areas such as feeding, settling and safe sleeping routines.

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills which include the ability to negotiate, liaise and consult with parents, colleagues and other service providers.

• Demonstrated flexibility to work according to the baby’s needs and the ability to participate in a 24/7 roster.

• Possess a sound knowledge of relevant statutory requirements, including Mandatory Reporting, Workplace Health and Safety, Duty of Care, Privacy and Confidentiality, Children, Young People and their Families Act and Anti-discrimination legislation.

Applications assessed upon receipt.

For a confidential conversation or for more information regarding the role please contact: Kelly Price kprice@aohtas.org.au

CatholicCare Tasmania is committed to safeguarding the interests of children and young people. We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm and require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

CatholicCare Tasmania is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family friendly workplace. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and will need to evidence their registration to Work with Vulnerable People and Police Check as part of the recruitment process.