Residential Care Worker

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.

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
Experience is desirable but not essential. We value enthusiasm, adaptability, and a strong commitment to learning.

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.