Special Care Workers
Unit Group
ANZSCO CODE - 4234

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

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job-training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

The occupation Hostel Parent in this unit group has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

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.

• 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