Residential Care Unit 2IC

Job No: Berry3359
Location: Eaglemont

  • Expression of Interest
  • Northern Region (Beatty St Unit)
  • Residential Care Unit 2IC (Second In Charge)

For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful. Our Vision for 2022: Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems. We look forward to working with children, young people, families, carers, staff and partners to achieve this vision. Together.

The Opportunity

Berry Street's Residential Care Programs provide accommodation, care and support to children and young people. With multiple sites across Victoria, our houses are staffed on a 24-hour roster, 7 days a week.  Most shifts are 8 hours in length and day and afternoon shifts span the hours of 7am and 11pm.

The Residential 2IC will attend to and respond to queries, incidents and concerns from staff in a prompt manner. This role plays a vital part in ensuring overnight safety plans for young people in out of home care are met and will be based on-site from the house.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide vital support and assistance to the Unit Supervisor
  • Taking care of a team of Residential Care workers working in a house to ensure a high quality of guidance and care to all staff and residents
  • Working closely with Children and Young People who may display complex issues, possible trauma affectation and disabilities.
  • Supporting Children and Young People with major behaviours of concern within a positive and therapeutic frame work.
  • Assistance with activities of daily living, this includes spending quality time in the home, cooking meals, undertaking household duties and participating in their daily activities as required.
  • Documentation and progress note keeping as required

We are seeking someone who has the ability to identify opportunities for improved practice and can meet the flexible demands of the role. Previous experience leading a team would be advantageous but not vital.

To download the position description, please click here

Essential requirements for the role

  • Certificate IV in Residential Care (Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention) OR equivalent
  • A valid Working with Children Employee Card
  • A current and valid Victorian Driver’s Licence (minimum green Ps)

About You

  • A genuine desire to engage and build meaningful relationships with young people
  • Interest in contributing to the wellbeing and development of young people
  • Flexible
  • Enjoy responsibility and lots of variety in their job
  • Great communication skills and engage well with young people and staff
  • Resilience during a crisis or conflict
  • Reflect on your practice and make improvements where possible
  • Professional to deal with services supporting young people. 

The Benefits

  • Additional salary packaging available for meals/accommodation.
  • Flexible work arrangements and generous leave conditions.
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.

How to Apply

Please view the full Position Description attached to this advertisement before applying.

  • Include a Cover Letter and Resume before submitting your application.
  • Applications close on Sunday, 15 December 2019, 23:00 hours.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify with a sexual and or gender minority identity. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

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