Children's Worker

AnglicareSA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Learning programs and education help

Employee wellbeing program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

AnglicareSA is seeking a Children's Worker to create a safe, inclusive environment where children build confidence and life skills, using early intervention and trauma-informed approaches. This part-time role runs Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9am–5pm, on a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027, with opportunities to support families and participate in program development.

Join a diverse team dedicated to compassionate service, with training, learning pathways, and wellbeing supports to

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families and understanding of child development.
• Ability to build warm, respectful relationships with children, parents and caregivers.
• Knowledge of strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches to meet individual needs and behaviours.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and good organizational skills.
• Commitment to safe, inclusive and culturally respectful environments for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activities and programs supporting children's development and wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with children and families; provide information, referrals, and practical support.
• Respond to challenging situations using trauma-informed approaches to help children cope and resolve conflicts.
• Support inclusive participation for children with additional needs and create a safe, welcoming environment.
• Contribute to program development and continuous improvement using feedback and community needs.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Trauma-informed approaches

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Cultural respect

Job description

So many lives. So many ways. One you.

50,000 lives and counting.

That’s how many South Australians our people support each year.

As one of the state’s leading not-for-profits, we’re making a meaningful impact at scale. From foster care to aged care and everything in between, our services are as diverse as the people and communities we serve - and we’re growing our reach for the future.

It takes a special kind of person to work in this sector. Someone with real compassion and care. Could that person be you?

Join us as a Children's Worker and be part of something bigger.

What you’ll do

You’ll play an important role in creating a safe, inclusive and engaging environment where children can build confidence, develop life skills and strengthen their social and emotional wellbeing. Using early intervention, strengths based and trauma informed approaches, you’ll deliver meaningful activities and experiences that respond to the individual needs of children and families.

You will help shape engaging programs, support children with additional needs and provide practical guidance and resources that promote positive development and family wellbeing.

This is a part-time position working Monday's, Tuesday's and Wednesday's (9am-5pm), fixed-term contract until 30th June 2027.

You’ll be trusted to make a valuable impact by:

• Planning and delivering engaging activities and group programs that support children’s development, life skills and wellbeing.
• Building positive relationships with children and families, providing information, referrals and practical support where needed.
• Responding confidently to challenging situations using trauma-informed approaches, helping children develop coping, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Supporting inclusive participation for children with additional needs and creating an environment where every child feels safe, valued and supported.
• Contributing to program development and continuous improvement by using participant feedback, outcomes and community needs to strengthen service delivery.

What you’ll bring

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Experience working with children and families, with an understanding of child development and age appropriate practice.
• The ability to build warm, respectful and trusting relationships with children, parents and caregivers.
• Experience using strengths based and trauma informed approaches to respond to children’s individual needs and behaviours.
• Strong communication, organisation and documentation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A commitment to creating safe, inclusive and culturally respectful environments for children and families.

Why AnglicareSA?

Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it.

Here’s what you can expect in your career at AnglicareSA:

• So many lives, right here in SA: Our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role, you’ll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about. That’s something to be proud of.
• So many ways, for our clients and you: We support those in need in so many ways. For you, that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.
• So much compassion, and a place to belong: At AnglicareSA, you’ll never feel alone. You’ll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good, and you’ll build relationships that last a lifetime.

More to enjoy:

• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships
• Grow your skills and career with learning programs, professional development pathways, and education assistance
• Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more
• Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities

Our impact starts with you

Join AnglicareSA, and help us change lives and communities.

At AnglicareSA, we proudly and gratefully bring together a team that is truly diverse - from lived experiences, to skills and knowledge, to perspectives and personality. We value the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve, and we strive to create a place where everyone - regardless of background and ability - feels they belong. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we welcome you to let us know.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

AnglicareSA is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process that prioritises the safety of all applicants. We will never request payment, bank account details, or personal identification documents during the early stages of recruitment. Proof of identity may be requested later as part of standard pre-employment checks. To verify the legitimacy of this job advertisement, please refer to our official website or contact our recruitment team directly.