Careers at Rocky Bay
Youth Respite Support Worker
- Cottesloe, WA, Australia, 6011
- Casual
Location: Cottesloe
Salary: $36.49 - $45.69 per hour + generous penalty rates
Night Duties: Awake shifts - 11.30pm – 8.30am – with hourly observations
Join the team at Rocky Bay's newly opened Youth Respite Service in Cottesloe and help create positive, supportive experiences for children and young people with disability.
You'll be working in Rocky Bay's newest youth respite house, featuring fresh, purpose-built facilities in a beautiful Cottesloe location.
About the Role
As a Youth Respite Support Worker, you'll support children and young people aged 12- 17 years with disability by:
- Building daily living and independence skills
- Providing personal care tailored to individual needs
- Supporting positive behaviour support strategies
- Assisting with medications and feeding requirements
- Helping children feel safe, settled and supported while away from home
- Building positive relationships with children, young people and their families
About You
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A calm, patient and resilient approach
- A person-centred approach
- A commitment to safeguarding and child-safe practices
- Cultural awareness and trauma-informed approaches to support
- Able to work confidently both independently and as part of a team
We're keen to hear from people with experience or qualifications in youth work, disability support, community services, education, allied health, or related fields. University students studying Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing or Education are also encouraged to apply.
Benefits:
- Increase your take-home pay with salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum
- Fee-free Certificate III in Individual Support (eligibility applies).
- Comprehensive induction program and specialised training
- Ongoing training and career development
- Six weeks paid parental leave
- Additional leave options
- $2,000 refer-a-friend bonus
- Discounts with major retailers and services
About Rocky Bay:
Who We Are
At Rocky Bay, the work we do matters. Every day, our teams support people with disability to live the lives they choose by building skills, confidence, independence and community connections.
Our Culture and Community
We are proud to be an inclusive, neuro-affirming workplace that values diversity and welcomes people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. We believe our differences make us stronger and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to thrive.
Whether you're working directly with customers or supporting our services behind the scenes, you'll be part of a team making a meaningful difference in the lives of Western Australians every day.
To find out more about a career with Rocky Bay visit: https://www.rockybay.org.au/careers-with-us/
A Recruitment Experience That Works for You
If you need any adjustments to accommodate your unique situation or want more information about the role, please reach out to us at recruitment@rockybay.org.au We're here to help!
A Note For Recruiters
We are not accepting applications from agencies at this time.