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 play a key role in helping them build essential life skills, confidence, and independence, while ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and sense of belonging within the community. 

Programs located in: Shailer Park, Ormeau, Coomera, Pimpama, Helensvale and Upper Coomera.
  
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
• While experience and progress toward a qualification are beneficial, they’re not essential. What matters is your understanding of complex support and your ability to help young people build independence.

Want to chat about this role?  

Reach out to Sky – Talent Acquisition Business Partner on 07 4111 2667. 
    
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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