Residential Care Worker

About the Role
  
As a Residential Care Worker at Kanda, you’ll provide practical support, guidance and care to young people experiencing vulnerability. You’ll help them build life skills, confidence and independence while ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
  
What You’ll Be Doing
  • Provide hands-on care and guidance in a safe, supportive home environment
  • Support young people to achieve their individual goals through personalised care plans
  • Assist with daily living activities, education, self-care and recreation
  • Build strong, trusting relationships grounded in encouragement, consistency and emotional safety
  • Maintain accurate, professional documentation to support quality care
  
What You’ll Love About Working at Kanda
  • Employee rewards hub with savings and cashback on everyday purchases
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing development, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and The Sanctuary Model
  • Flexible shift options, including day, evening and sleepover shifts to support work-life balance
  • 24/7 wellbeing support through the Sonder app, offering confidential counselling and resources
  
What You’ll Need
  • A current driver’s licence (minimum P2)
  • A Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or eligibility to obtain them)
  • Either hold, or be willing to enrol in, a Certificate IV or Diploma in a relevant field
  • Previous experience (youth work, disability, mental health, aged care, childcare) is helpful but not required - your commitment to learning is what matters.  
  
Want to chat about this role?  
Reach out to Holly – Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0741111813   
    
Kanda is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.  
    
We’re dedicated to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves. At Kanda, every voice matters, every culture is valued, and we believe that diverse perspectives aren’t just welcome they’re essential to who we are and what we do.  
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