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MercyCare is seeking a Specialist Carers to join our Family Group Homes Team based in the Northern Suburbs

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Government - State

Company: MercyCare

Location: Perth

Work type: Contract/Temp

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-7-8136-2778

Fax: +61-8-9874-9864

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About MercyCare

MercyCare is a leading Catholic provider of aged care, family, health, disability and community services. We employ over 1000 staff and 175 volunteers, delivering more than 40 programs and services, from 35 locations throughout Western Australia.

Our Vision is for people and communities to thrive and we are guided by a person centred approach in all aspects of service delivery. We are committed to safeguarding children, and young and vulnerable people; working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for our shared future; embracing diversity and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our service users, employees and volunteers.

About the role

MercyCare is seeking a Specialist Carers to join our Family Group Homes Team based in the Northern Suburbs. At MercyCare we strive to deliver high quality services that are tailored to the needs and wants of the people and community we serve. The main purpose of the role is to work in a trauma aware therapeutic residential program that supports children (aged to 17 years) to progress with their developmental needs and wellbeing within defined care plans. The goal of the program is to provide a nurturing home like environment, so workers will work and live in the home for up to 8 days (shifts) per fortnight as part of a therapeutic care team. This position is contracted to January 2019 and subject to ongoing funding.

If you have a passion for changing lives and providing support to children in need of care, then apply now!

Requirements

  • Understanding of Child development issues.
  • Understanding of issues related to children and young people who have experienced trauma and relationship difficulties.
  • Understanding of issues related to the care needs of children.
  • Relevant TAFE or Tertiary Human Service qualifications are desirable
  • Valid WA Working with Children Check
  • National Police Clearance (no older than 6 months)

To Apply

Please visit our website at mercycare.com.au to view the position description and to apply.

Applications close on 10 August 2018. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if suitable candidates have been found.

MercyCare is committed to building an inclusive environment which respects the inherent dignity of every individual.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

MercyCare is committed to the protection of children and young people

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