Description:
We strongly encourage candidates with a disability to apply. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and experiences in driving meaningful change and advancing human rights for all.
About the role
Located in Epsom and reporting to the Support Manager or Service Leader, you will work within the Purpose and Values of Aruma. You will be part of a high performing Youth Support Team working towards delivering a positive customer experience to those in our care.
Key Focus Areas
- Provide direct care within a residential setting, ensuring a safe and nurturing home-like environment and promoting positive family relationships
- You will have resilience to work within a trauma-informed framework that makes a real difference with young people who have complex needs and challenging behaviours
Benefits of working with Aruma!
- Salary Packaging: Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free.
- Fitness Passport: Access to subsidised Gym membership
- Employee Assistance Program: Free confidential service including Money Assist, Legal Assist, Family Assist and Nutrition/Lifestyle Assist.
- Discounted Health Insurance: Access to a range of discounted health and wellness services through Bupa.
- Recognition & Rewards: Recognition for your hard work through BRAVE Reviews and our annual BRAVE Awards night
- Job Satisfaction: Through making a real difference in peoples’ lives within a values-driven organisation.
What you’ll need
- Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential Care), or equivalent (click here to view more details) (Minimum-Qualification-Strategy-for-Residential-Care-Workers-in-Victoria-May-2017.docx (live.com) or willing to enrol
- Mandatory Top Up Units Residential Care (4 Modules)
- Valid Australian full driver’s licence, for the state you have applied for
- Valid Australian working rights
- Willingness to complete a Child Safety and Personal Screening Check
- Hold (or are willing to obtain) a Working With Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, First Aid and CPR qualifications.
Skills and experience
- Availability to work any rostered shifts across a 24/7 roster model, including awake nights and sleepovers
- You are passionate about supporting young people who have experienced trauma and have a disability
How to apply
Follow the prompts and attach an updated resume.
Please contact talent@aruma.com.au if you require further information.
Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Shortlisted applications will be required to undergo pre-employment probity checks.