our Role. Your Impact.

You will be embraced by a supportive team who are very welcoming. The team are willing to empower you and share their experience for you to thrive, whilst being reflective in its practice to achieve the best outcomes for the children in care.

The vision for Therapeutic Residential Care in Western Australia is to provide a safe and stable home for young people that enables them to heal, connect, learn, and be prepared for their adult lives.

Want to make a difference? You will!

As a Therapeutic Residential Care Worker you will be responsible for working as a member of a team to achieve best outcomes for children and young people and providing group and individual therapeutic residential care to children and young people. You will assist in planning, developing and implementing activities for children and young people. Refer to the attached Job Description Form for further information.

You will be required to work a rotating roster of morning, afternoon and awake night shifts from Monday to Sunday to support the children in care in a 24/7 service.

Your work is guided by the Sanctuary Model to ensure the consistent delivery of trauma informed care to young people in Therapeutic Residential Care, which includes the Seven Commitments for creating safe environments. (see attached)

Join an online Information Session

You will hear from our leaders about Therapeutic Residential Care, the role, their experiences and career progression working with Department of Communities.  A HR Business Partner will provide information about the Department and employment benefits. You will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Register your attendance for 7 October 2026 at 5pm (AWST) using the link below

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/residential-care-worker-information-session-perth-west-australia-71026-tickets-1998703213114?aff=oddtdtcreator

Visit Careers at Communities – our roles for more information.

We believe all our people are leaders, regardless of their role. Our Leadership Expectations, outlined in Building Leadership Impact, describe the behaviours and mindsets we value. The leadership context for this position is Personal Leadership.

If you are unable to attend, and seek further information, please contact the Keith Maine Administration team on (08) •••• •848 or email HRBPStatewideServices@communities.wa.gov.au for a recording of the information session.

For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Why Work With Us?

In return for your skills, passion and commitment we will offer you a range of benefits. Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program

If you’re looking for more than just a job and ready to make a difference, apply now!

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