Residential Care Worker - Mackay

Join Kanda as a Residential Care Worker and help create safe, stable homes for young people.

You will be supporting young people to build everyday skills, strengthen relationships, and move toward a more positive future. You'll be backed by consistent training, practical tools, and local leadership support, so you can focus on delivering reliable, high-quality care.

With Sanctuary and TCI, you'll use a trauma-informed approach, shared language all guided by our 8 core values to help you make a meaningful impact every day.
  
What You'll Be Doing

• Provide consistent day-to-day care in a supportive home setting
• Build positive, trusting relationships that offer stability and encouragement
• Support daily routines, schooling, appointments and recreational activities
• Follow tailored care plans that reflect each young person's goals
• Maintain clear, professional documentation

• Rates starting from $46.70 + super and penalties
• Flexible casual and part-time shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Paid induction with supported shadow shifts to set you up for success
• Strong local leadership presence real people, on the ground, ready to support you when you need it
• You're never alone, our on-call team is available to support you outside business hours
• Paid training including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and The Sanctuary Model
• Wellness initiatives plus 24/7 access to the Sonder wellbeing app
• Access to an employee rewards hub providing savings and cashback across everyday purchases
• Employee recognition initiatives, including gift vouchers and service rewards
• Company vehicle provided for use during shifts, no wear and tear on your personal car
• Free Orbit World Travel Club membership and travel perks
• Genuine long-term career opportunities as Kanda continues to grow

• Current driver's licence (minimum P2)
• Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Is willing to obtain or currently hold First Aid and CPR certifications
• Flexible Availability with a minimum of one sleepover shift a week preferred. 
• Completed or willingness to enrol in a Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work, Social Work or related field
• Experience with young people (or in disability, mental health, aged care, childcare) is valued but not essential

Reach out to Emma M - Talent Acquisition Specialist on 07 2146 2*** 
 
Kanda is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. 
 
We're dedicated to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves. At Kanda, every voice matters, every culture is valued, and we believe that diverse perspectives aren't just welcome — they're essential to who we are and what we do.