Residential Care Worker

About La Salle College

La Salle College was founded by the Lasallian Order in 1954, but our legacy in the Swan Valley dates back to the community of the local Midland parishes in the early 1900s.

Upon this rich history, we are continually evolving as a modern secondary Catholic education institution catering for the educational, spiritual and pastoral care needs of 1400 students, including boarding for students from regional and remote Western Australia. We proudly maintain our Catholic identity while embracing our forward-thinking and innovative approach to education. 

About You and the Role

Work as part of a team to provide supervision and guidance to residential high school students in our co-educational boarding house. Our boutique boarding program provides opportunities for students of Aboriginal descent from remote Western Australian Communities to be part of our Lasallian community in Middle Swan.

You will be key in providing a safe and vibrant home away from home for students under your care and positively contribute to the spiritual, personal, social and emotional development of these students. In all your interactions, you will be a role model of our College's values of faith, service and excellence. 

To be successful in the role, you will need: 

• Current Working with Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
• An awareness of and sensitivity to the spiritual and social needs of the Aboriginal Culture
• Flexibility in working hours with the ability to live in residence during rostered shifts including overnight shifts
• Hold or willingness to undertake a Senior First Aid Certificate and School Teacher Aquatic Rescue Training 

An MR Bus Licence with PTA Authorisation is highly desirable 
 

To Apply

Please apply directly through Seek, with your curriculum vitae and a Cover Letter highlighting your suitability for the role. 

For a comprehensive Role Description, please visit the College website: www.lasalle.wa.edu.au/staff.

Applications Close: 9.00 am, Monday, 6 January 2025.