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kanda

Residential Care Worker

Community Services & Development / Other

Posted 04/03/2026
Closes 18/03/2026

East Mackay, 4740, Mackay, Queensland

Casual

Not specified

Make a Real Difference, Every Shift

If you’re compassionate, reliable and ready to learn, we’ll give you the tools and support to help create safe, nurturing home environments where young people can feel secure, develop life skills and start believing in their future again.
  
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
  
Why you’ll love working with Kanda
  • Rates starting from $44.59 + 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
  • 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 to support your development
  • 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 for Employee of the Month and service anniversaries
  • Enjoy free Orbit World Travel Club membership, $100 travel voucher, exclusive offers, and dedicated support for all your personal travel plans
  • Genuine long-term career opportunities as Kanda continues to grow
  
What You’ll Need
  • Current driver’s licence (minimum P2)
  • Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
  • 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


Want to chat about this role?  
Reach out to Maddi – Talent Acquisition Specialist on 07 4111 1889
    
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.  

Applications open to:

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