At Baptist Care SA, we find ways to make people's lives better.

Baptist Care SA works collaboratively with South Australians from all walks of life. We provide Camping and Adventure Programs, Disability Services, Homelessness Services, Out of Home Care and Youth, Family and Community Programs. We are committed to finding a way forward for everyone we serve and supporting them to achieve their life goals. We find ways to make people's lives better. 

The Role

Baptist Care SA are looking for passionate and engaging Residential Child and Youth Workers to join us on a casual basis working across various houses in Northern and Southern Adelaide. You will provide a safe and nurturing environment to children and young people under the Guardian of the Chief Executive through the Department of Child Protection. This is a rewarding role where you will be able to positively influence the lives of young people and make a difference.

Your duties will involve, but won’t be limited to:

• Working within a team to meet client needs
• Providing support to children and young people, such as school drop offs and pickups, supporting daily activities like cooking and cleaning, assisting with homework, and enriching their lives by being a positive role model and creating a sense of home
• Managing and responding to difficult and at times aggressive behaviours using trauma informed care and holistic client-centred practice
• Completing administration tasks including case notes, mandatory reporting, and handovers

Applicants must be able to work active and passive overnight shifts on a 24/7 roster and have the ability to pick up at least 3 shifts per week.

About you

First and foremost, you are passionate about children and young people and understand the role of a Youth Worker as one of significant importance in their lives. You are a friendly and approachable person who knows how to create a safe and nurturing environment for those who have experienced trauma and neglect. You are able to engage with children and young people through effective role modelling and empowering them to harness practical and social skills that will better equip them for adult life.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Ability to work in a team environment, while also being able to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work well in high pressured situations and practice self-care
• Ability to work in various locations across Adelaide, as well as travel up to an hour to work in a residential house
• Possess a roadworthy vehicle with the willingness to transport clients for work purposes in own car

Specific employment requirements

To be considered for this role, you must also have one of the following:

Certificate IV OR Diploma in:

• Child, Youth and Family Intervention
• Youth Work
• Community Services
• Mental Health
• Completed or actively completing a university degree in Social Work or equivalent/ associated studies

A completed Certificate IV is the minimum qualification accepted. For a full list of accepted qualifications click here

Applicants will be required to have or obtain the below:

• Provide First Aid (HTLAID003)
• Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Through their eyes)
• Provisional (P2) or Full South Australia Driver’s Licence
• Valid DHS Working with Children Check
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening
• Valid National Police Clearance
• Complete and pass a legislatively mandated Psychological Suitability Assessment
• Complete a Road Worthy certificate
• Provide evidence of having at least two doses of Covid 19 vaccination or be able to provide an appropriate medical exemption

What we offer

• A flexible roster that you are in control of for work life balance
• A competitive salary on the SCHADS award (base rate $41.53 per hour inclusive of casual loading) + super
• Salary packaging in additional to increase your take home pay
• A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

We will be shortlisting and contacting candidates throughout the advertisement period.

Baptist Care SA is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable people and as such applicants will be considered in accordance with our safety practices and suitability. 

We do not accept applications via email, however, for more information, please reach out to: [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Candidates who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.