Professional Therapeutic Carer Job Description
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Title :
Professional Therapeutic Carer
Effective Date :
June 2015
Directorate :
Out of Home Care Services
Team :
Family Group Homes
Reports to :
Team Leader
Approved FTE
1
Positions reporting directly to
Other positions under control
No. & FTE
No. & FTE
this position
of this position
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Why Parkerville CYC exists
Our Vision
To create a community that is free from child abuse so that children have the opportunity to grow to
their full potential.
Our Mission
To protect, care, advocate and promote recovery for children and young people who have experienced
trauma from abuse, to support families and to work with the community to prevent child abuse.
Our Values
Caring
Hope
Respect
Integrity
Caring is our core value and is central to our purpose.
Position Purpose
Why the job exists
This position provides the primary and holistic care for up to 4 children who live in purpose-built homes
on the Parkerville campus and throughout the community. The position is accountable to the Team
Leader and senior staff members for the care of the children in line with Parkerville Children and Youth
Care processes, case plan and individual care plans.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key items only (do not list every task)
1.
Direct Care
1.1
Perform a range of child care and development tasks such as maintaining the physical
environment, domestic duties, attending to health and medical requirements of children, play
and recreational activities and educational needs;
1.2
Provide day to day care for children in ways which meet their developmental needs, and have
a positive effect on their self-esteem, attachment and security, in accordance with duty of care
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