Out of Home Care Worker

About the role

Youth care workers help deliver residential care services, working with the DCP to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.

Working across a flexible roster, shifts are typically 8 hours and may include active (awake) and passive (sleeping) overnight shifts. Care workers receive comprehensive induction and training, and access to a Staff Benefits Program.

HenderCare Foundation is seeking people with relevant work or study placement experience working with children and young people in an educational or care setting; caring and responsible people who enjoy working as part of a team and can meet specific requirements.

If you want to help make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people, we want to hear from you. 

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Our ideal candidate

You will meet the following minimum requirements:

• Enrolled to complete or completed minimum qualifications in any of the following:
  • Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
  • Certificate IV in Community Services
  • Certificate IV in Youth Work
  • Certificate IV in Disability
• Complete or enrolled to complete minimum training in all of the following:
  • HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (within the past 3 years)
  • HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate (issued within the past 12 months)
• Hold, or be willing to obtain all of the following:
  • Current South Australian Driver’s License P2 or above
  • Current Private Vehicle with Roadworthiness Report
  • Current Motor Vehicle Registration
  • Current Working with Children Check (issued within past 5 years); or former DHS Child-Related Employment Clearance (issued within past 3 years)
  • Current National Police Check
  • Current NDIS workers screening check
  • Right to live and work in Australia

Welcome to HenderCare

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and our older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our clients at the forefront of all that we do – enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our clients is the investment in talented, caring, and passionate people. We champion diversity and equality, foster a culture of respect and support, and provide growth and developmental opportunities for you to reach your full potential throughout your career.

So, why work at HenderCare?

• Competitive pay
• Inclusive and supportive leadership
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs
• Wellbeing services and corporate discount packages
• Work-life balance and flexible arrangements

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio-economic background. 

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.

Apply today!

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