Youth Support Worker - Baptistcare

BaptistCare; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SCHADS Award compensation + super

Salary Packaging: up to $15,900 tax‑aff

Meal/Entertainment Card: $2,650

Corporate health plan (BUPA)

Paid Cultural Leave

Job summary

BaptistCare SA is seeking a Casual Residential Youth Support Worker to support vulnerable young people in a residential setting. You will provide practical help, promote independence, and assist with developing essential living skills within a trauma-informed framework.

You will work as part of a team, building safe, respectful relationships and supporting youths to meet their Care Plans and Program objectives.

Qualifications

• Certificate 4 in Child, Youth and Family Interventions, Youth Work, Community Services, or related field.
• Experience working with vulnerable and at-risk young people.
• Experience with Aboriginal communities in the provision of support services.
• Experience with culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTQIA+ and marginalised groups.
• Ability to practice appropriate level therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and personal support to residents.
• Promote independence and living skills development.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment in a trauma‑informed framework.
• Build positive, professional relationships with young people.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Team player

Reliable

Clear communicator

Education

Certificate 4 in Child, Youth and Family Interventions, Youth Work, Community Services, or related field

Job description

About the role – Casual

The Residential Youth Support Worker plays a key role in the day-to-day operation of a residential facility supporting vulnerable and at-risk young people. You will provide practical and personal support, promote independence, and assist with developing essential living skills. The role focuses on building positive, professional relationships, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, and supporting young people to achieve the goals outlined in their Care Plans and Program objectives within a trauma-informed framework.

About you

You are compassionate, reliable and comfortable working with vulnerable young people. You build respectful relationships, communicate clearly and work well within a team. You are culturally aware, maintain professional boundaries, and are committed to supporting young people in a safe and inclusive environment.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Certificate 4 in Child, Youth and Family Interventions, Youth Work, Community Services, or related field.
• Previous experience in working with vulnerable and at-risk young people
• Experience working with Aboriginal people and communities in the provision of support services
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTQIA+ and communities and other marginalised groups in the provision of support services
• Ability to practice appropriate level therapeutic interventions

Why work with us?

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

You’ll also receive:

• A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award (Crises Accommodation Level 1.1) + super
• Salary Packaging: Access up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 annually via Meal and Entertainment Card, and novated vehicle leasing.
• A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance
• Free counselling for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program Support cultural and community obligations, including up to five days Paid Cultural Leave

About us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.