About the Role

As a Residential Care Worker at Kanda in Bowen, you’ll support a sibling group of young children aged 2–10 years in a warm, nurturing home environment. This role is ideal for people who are passionate about early childhood development, attachment, and helping young children feel safe, supported and cared for.
You’ll play an important role in providing stability, routine and positive experiences that support each child’s emotional wellbeing, development and sense of belonging.
  
What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide hands-on care and supervision in a safe, family-style home
• Support young children with daily routines such as meals, bedtime, play and self-care
• Encourage learning, social skills and emotional regulation through age-appropriate activities
• Help children reach their individual goals through personalised care plans
• Build strong, trusting relationships through consistency, patience and nurturing support
• Maintain accurate and professional documentation to support high-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.

 If you’re passionate about supporting young people and want a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start building a future that changes lives including your own.

Want to chat about this role?  
Reach out to Maddi – Talent Acquisition Specialist on 07 4111 1889
    
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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