Special Needs Teacher / Childminder / Caregiver

Job Description

We are seeking caring, patient, and responsible individuals to join our team as Special Needs Childminders. You will provide routine care, supervision, and engagement activities for Children and Young Persons (CYPs) aged approximately 2 to 21 years old who may have higher care needs, disabilities, or medical conditions.

Assignments may take place at children’s homes, children’s disability homes, or other designated placement premises. The ideal candidate should have experience caring for children, relevant special needs training, and the ability to provide safe, supportive, and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Monitor and ensure the safety and well-being of CYPs with higher care needs, disabilities, or medical conditions within the designated premises.

2. Plan and engage CYPs in age-appropriate activities to support their development and well-being.

3. Support daily routines, including meals, feeding, personal hygiene, and other personal care needs.

4. Assist CYPs with school preparation when required.

5. Accompany CYPs for medical appointments or procedures as required.

6. Maintain proper records of CYPs’ daily activities and significant events.

7. Promptly inform designated placement staff and PSV officers of any concerns, incidents, or changes in the CYPs’ condition.

8. Assist designated placement staff in managing challenging behaviours and supporting de-escalation when necessary.

9. Support placement transitions, including admission, stabilisation, and discharge arrangements.

10. Bring the CYPs’ school uniforms home for washing when required.

11. Perform other duties related to the care and well-being of CYPs as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience caring for children, including experience with your own children or professional childminding experience.

• Relevant special needs training certificates.

• Willingness to care for children and youths with disabilities, medical conditions, or higher support needs.

• Patient, compassionate, and responsible, with a genuine interest in supporting children and youths.

• Ability to manage challenging behaviours calmly and appropriately.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work with placement staff and relevant professionals.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and report incidents or concerns promptly.

• Willingness to work shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

• Ability to pass the required background checks.

Working Hours and Hourly Rates

Weekdays (Monday to Friday)

• Morning Shift: 7am – 3pm ($18 per hour)

• Afternoon Shift: 3pm – 11pm ($18 per hour before 7pm and $24 per hour from 7pm onwards)

• Night Shift: 11pm – 7am ($24 per hour)

Weekends and Public Holidays

• Morning Shift: 7am – 3pm ($22 per hour)

• Afternoon Shift: 3pm – 11pm ($22 per hour before 7pm and $28 per hour from 7pm onwards)

• Night Shift: 11pm – 7am ($28 per hour)
  

  Company transportation provided.