1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.2

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UNIT GROUP 4234 SPECIAL CARE WORKERS

SPECIAL CARE WORKERS provide care and supervision for children

and young people

in residential

and

institution

al facilitie

s, and provide care and support to people in refuges.

Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

planning and implementing programs of supervision and care for children and young people in residential care
supervising and arranging activities to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children and young people in residential care
waking children and young people and ensuring they are washed, dressed, fed and ready for educational and recreational activities
supervising children and young people during domestic activities such as eating meals and showering
maintaining discipline, enforcing regulations and behaviour standards, compiling disciplinary reports and assisting in implementing remedial measures
organising refuge accommodation
providing emotional support to residents of refuges
referring residents of refuges for health and welfare assistance
ensuring security of refuge

Occupations:

423411 Child or Youth Residential Care Assistant

423412 Hostel Parent

423413 Refuge Worker

423411 CHILD OR YOUTH RESIDENTIAL CARE ASSISTANT

Provides care and supervision for children

and young people living in residential

or institutional facilities such as group homes and

correctional

institutions. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 4

423412 HOSTEL PARENT

Alternative Title:

House Parent

Provides care and supervision for children and young people living in residential facilities such as

boarding school residential colleges and hostels

Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 4

423413 REFUGE WORKER

Provides services and support to people seeking assistance in a refuge.

Skill Level: 4