Youth Support Worker

Centacare; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Meal and entertainment card options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts on health insurance (Bupa)

Job summary

Centacare Catholic Family Services is seeking a caring Youth Support Worker to join Carlow Place on a permanent part-time basis (0.53 FTE) at Elizabeth South. You will work with a supportive leadership team to help young people build confidence, develop life skills, and move toward greater independence through trauma-informed care and practical day-to-day support.

The role involves engaging clients with complex needs, developing living skills, and promoting tenancy stability within a 24-hour

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in Community Services or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with young people in homelessness, mental health or related areas.
• Understanding and ability to apply trauma-informed care and crisis intervention approaches.
• Must have a valid driver's licence and First Aid/CPR certification.
• Current DHS Working with Children Check.
• Knowledge of supports for young people in care or homelessness environments.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients with complex needs and trauma histories.
• Help clients develop independent living skills including self-care.
• Support mental health and wellbeing of clients.
• Assist clients to build positive relationships and family connections.
• Support clients to develop tenancy skills and stability.
• Maintain a home-like environment including cleaning and cooking.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

First Aid/CPR

Driver's license

Working with Children Check

Independent living support

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services or equivalent

Tools

H2H system

Penelope system

Job description

• Permanent, part time (0.53 FTE) | Location: Elizabeth South
• Collaborative and client focused team | Experienced and supportive leadership
• $40.49 per hour + super + PBI salary packaging
  

About the Opportunity

Centacare is seeking a caring and committed Youth Support Worker to join Carlow Place on a permanent part-time basis.

Working alongside the Senior Practitioner and broader support team, you will play an important role in helping young people build confidence, develop practical life skills and work towards greater independence. Through day-to-day support, positive role modelling and a trauma-informed approach, you will assist young people to achieve the goals identified in their individualised case plans and create positive pathways for their future.

About the Program

Carlow Place is a 24-hour supported accommodation service located in the Elizabeth area, providing emergency, short to medium term accommodation for young people aged 15 to 17 who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness.

The program provides a safe, supportive and home-like environment where young people can access practical assistance, develop independent living skills and strengthen their connections with family, community and support services.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Effectively engage clients with complex needs and a history of trauma
• Assist clients to develop independent living skills including self-care
• Support clients to increase their mental health and well-being
• Support clients to develop positive relationships/family dynamics
• Assist clients to develop skills to maintain tenancy
• Maintain a home like environment for clients including cleaning and cooking
  

What We're Looking For:

Must-haves:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Community Services or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with young people in the areas of homelessness, mental health, youth justice, homelessness, pregnancy, drug and alcohol misuse or similar
• Understanding and ability to apply theories including strengths perspective, crisis intervention and trauma informed care
• Completed Psychological Assessment with a suitable outcome
• A valid driver's licence
• Valid First Aid/CPR
• Current DHS Working with Children Check

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with H2H or Penelope systems.
• Knowledge of how domestic violence and trauma affect young people and children.
• See attached Position Description for full details.

Special condition

• Ability to work a rotating roster, including passive overnights and weekends.
  

Why Choose Centacare?

• Work with a trusted, long-standing organisation helping the local community
• SCHCADS Level 1 Crisis Accommodation Employee Super
• Generous salary packaging to boost your take-home pay
• Meal and entertainment card options available
• Make a real impact in the lives of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
• Supportive, high-performing team that values collaboration and clear goals
• Ongoing training and development to support your growth
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Discounts on health insurancethrough Bupa
  

About Us

Each year, we support more than 20,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the videoCentacare Catholic Community Services - Our Story

Closing Date: 5 pm, Friday 13 November 2026

We may close the role early if we find the right person—so don't wait!

To know more about this position in confidence please contact Tracy Ingram, Manager, on 08 8412 9584.

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.