In-Demand Child protection practitioner Jobs in Shepparton, Vic

Residential Youth Worker
Beyond Horizon —Shepparton VIC
- $42.75 - $52.15 an hour
- Weekend availability
- First Aid Certification
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Travel reimbursement
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Community Strengthening Team Leader
Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative —Mooroopna VIC
- $15,900 a month
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Relocation assistance
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Team Manager
Victorian Government —Shepparton VIC
- $128,635 - $140,849 a year
- Weekend availability
- Recruiting
Team Manager
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing —Shepparton VIC
- Weekend availability
- Recruiting
Specialist Disability Practitioner
Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative —Mooroopna VIC
- $15,900 a month
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Organisational skills
- Negotiation
- Relocation assistance
10d
Registered Psychiatric Nurse - GSSM Local Mental Health
Victorian Government —Shepparton VIC
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
1d
Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Community Health
Victorian Government —Shepparton VIC
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
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- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Goulburn Valley Health —Shepparton VIC
- $90,235.60 - $103,724.40 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program

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Residential Youth Worker

Beyond Horizon
Shepparton VIC

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Job Details

Casual
$42.75 - $52.15 an hour

Benefits

Travel reimbursement

Qualifications

Crisis intervention
Certificate IV
Driver Licence
First Aid Certification
Computer skills
Working with Children Check
Care plans
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Youth Residential Care Worker

Location: Shepparton, Victoria
Employment type: Casual positions available
Roster: Day, afternoon, weekend, public holiday, and sleepover shifts

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people

Beyond Horizons is seeking compassionate, resilient and suitably qualified Youth Residential Care Workers to support children and young people in Shepparton.

In this role, you will provide trauma-informed, culturally safe and person-centred support within a residential care environment. You will help young people feel safe, develop independence, strengthen positive relationships and work toward their individual goals.

Key responsibilities

Provide consistent, trauma-informed care and emotional support
Establish safe, respectful and professional relationships with young people
Support daily routines, personal care, education, appointments and community participation
Assist young people to develop practical living, communication and emotional-regulation skills
Implement individual care plans, safety plans and behaviour-support strategies
Respond safely and professionally to behaviours of concern and critical incidents
Administer medication in accordance with organisational procedures and training
Maintain accurate case notes, incident reports and other required documentation
Work collaboratively with families, carers, schools, Child Protection practitioners and other professionals
Maintain clear professional boundaries and safeguard young people from abuse, neglect and exploitation
Respect and promote each young person’s identity, culture, family connections and individual rights
Participate in supervision, team meetings and ongoing professional development

Essential requirements

Applicants must have:

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, preferably with a Residential and Out-of-Home Care specialisation, or another recognised relevant qualification
Completion of, or willingness and eligibility to complete, the required Victorian residential care competency units covering:
Trauma-informed care
Providing residential care
Managing behaviours of concern
Current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check
Satisfactory National Police Check
Current First Aid and CPR certificates
Current and valid Australian driver’s licence
Evidence of Australian working rights
Availability to work across a rotating 24-hour roster
Strong written communication and computer skills for case notes and incident reporting
Ability to understand and comply with the Victorian Child Safe Standards, mandatory reporting responsibilities and organisational child-safety policies

Employment will be subject to satisfactory screening, reference checks and verification of qualifications.

Desirable experience

Previous experience in residential care, out-of-home care, youth work, child protection, mental health or disability support
Experience supporting young people affected by trauma, family disruption or complex behaviours
Knowledge of therapeutic care and culturally responsive practice
Understanding of Aboriginal cultural safety and the importance of connection to family, community and culture
Mental Health First Aid, medication training or safe crisis-intervention training

What we are looking for

You will be:

Calm, patient and emotionally resilient
Reliable and able to work effectively within a team
Respectful of diversity, culture, identity and lived experience
Confident in maintaining professional boundaries
Able to respond thoughtfully and safely during challenging situations
Committed to listening to young people and involving them in decisions affecting their lives

What we offer

Meaningful work supporting young people in the Shepparton community
A supportive and inclusive team environment
Regular supervision and ongoing professional development
Flexible casual and part-time roster opportunities
Applicable penalty rates, allowances and superannuation
Remuneration in accordance with the relevant classification under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award

How to apply

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1300 984 796

Please submit:

Your current résumé
A brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability
Details of your qualifications, checks and availability

Our commitment to child safety

Beyond Horizons is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of all children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and take all allegations and safety concerns seriously.

We are committed to providing culturally safe services for Aboriginal children and young people and welcoming environments for young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people with disability and LGBTQIA+ young people.

Pay: $42.75 – $52.15 per hour

Benefits:

Travel reimbursement

Work Location: In person

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