Jobs

Rostered Carer (Casual Pool) (517953)

Department of Health and Human Services
Human Services
Disability, Child, Youth and Family Services

Applications Close Sunday, 28 February 2010.

Salary

$36,748 – $40,884 p.a.
Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Health Services Officer Level 4.

Position Type

Fixed-Term casual hours as and when required commencing ASAP for a period of 12 months.

Location

Children & Family Services - South.

We are  seeking Rostered Carers to work on a casual as and when required basis to support the care of children and young people in our Residential Care Homes. The homes are designed to provide a family experience to children and young people at challenging times of their lives.  We recognise that these roles can be challenging, but they are also rewarding and there are children and young people who currently need someone to assist them with their everyday living needs.You will need to be able to live and work with a range of children and young people with complex needs and support their daily living and personal care.  All children need someone to cook their dinner, take them to sport, help them with their homework...

A drivers licence and good driving record is highly desirable as you will need to transport children to and from access visits, various appointments, school, sport and recreational activities and support and enhance their engagement in family, social, school and community activity    You will need to successfully complete a criminal convictions check.

PLEASE NOTE: - Applications can be submitted at any time up until 28 February 2010.

Essential Requirements -

The Commissioner has determined that the person nominated for this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.  The following checks are to be conducted:

1) Conviction check in the following areas: a) Crimes of violence; b) Sex related offences; c) Serious drug offences; and d) Crimes involving dishonesty.

2) Identification check.

3) Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Enquiries to Lee-Ann Russell, Department of Health and Human Services, phone (03) 6230 7666, email leeann.russell@dhhs.tas.gov.au.

You are encouraged to apply online (below) or forward your hard copy application quoting the vacancy number to: Recruitment Services, Human Resources, Department of Health and Human Services, GPO Box 125, Hobart, Tasmania, 7001

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