Residential Care Practitioner
Core
Provide stable, trauma-informed, non-family-based residential care for children and young people with extreme needs, fostering their identity, belonging, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Role type
Residential Care Practitioner (Out of Home Care)
Builds
Residential care placements for vulnerable children and families
Domain
Social Services / Child Protection / Out of Home Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Therapeutic practice, trauma-informed care, CARE model principles, child protection system knowledge, relationship-based care, report writing, shift flexibility
Preferred skills
Experience in residential or out-of-home care environments, Hope and Healing Framework training
Technologies
CARE model, Hope and Healing Framework
Responsibilities
Support provision of stable, nurturing non-family-based care arrangements; maintain a clean and safe home environment; manage day-to-day tasks within a residential care home; complete verbal and written reports; support practical application of the CARE model; work flexible shifts including weekends and sleepovers.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC