Out of Home Care Worker

The Opportunity

At HenderCare Foundation and in partnership with the Department for Child Protection, our commitment to delivering safe, nurturing, and high-quality care in stable environments to children and young people is at the core of our work.

Our Out of Home Care Workers (Youth Workers) are engaging, energetic, and passionate people who strongly commit to supporting children and young people. If you, too, are someone who wants to make a positive impact in the lives of children and young people, then this is the role for you!

The team is engaging, collaborative, and supportive, ensuring you can reach your full potential. You’ll work alongside colleagues who have extensive industry experience and with supportive management who are dedicated to your development and success in the role.

Take your next step with HenderCare.

About the Role

As an Out of Home Care Worker, you will work across our two divisions to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people:

• Temporary Staff Services (DCP placements)
• Residential Care Services (HenderCare placements)

As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive work-life balance for our workers, you will work across a flexible roster, with shifts typically lasting 8 hours, which may include passive (sleeping) overnight shifts. You will also receive an in-depth induction with comprehensive training on a continuous basis to be up to date with being able to provide support to children and young people in care.

So, what does an Out of Home Care Worker do?

• Liaise with DCP and case managers regarding the child/young person
• School runs and assist with homework
• Assist with daily routines and attend appointments

A significant part of this role is to provide therapeutic care, which comes down to helping children and young people form positive beliefs about themselves and guiding them to build positive, trusting, and respectful relationships with others.

About You

Clear communication, showing initiative, and being confident in your skills and abilities will allow you to thrive in what can be a challenging environment. But it's not just about thriving, it's about growing. Collaboration, adaptability, and having a growth mindset will not only be critical to your success in this role but also provide you with ample opportunities for personal growth and development. 

Eligibility Criteria

You will need to be enrolled to complete or have 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)

Required clearances you'll need to have or to apply for:

• Current Working with Children Check (issued within the past 5 years)
• Current National Police Check
• Current NDIS workers screening check
• Suitable Psychological Assessment 

And you will need to have:

• Relevant Australian working rights
• A current South Australian Driver’s License (P2 or above)
• Your own private vehicle that is fully registered
• To complete a Vehicle Roadworthiness Report for cars older than 10 years
  • This will need to be signed off by an RAA Approved Mechanic

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!