Youth Worker - Supported Residential Care

About Us

We are one of the largest and progressive not-for-profit regional community services providers in South Australia.  Established over 100 years ago, we are headquartered in Port Pirie with over 340 talented, qualified employees and over 170 dedicated volunteers.

Our positive, hands-on involvement in regional communities is rewarding and enriching, both for staff and for the people we work with.

Every day we celebrate diversity, thrive on inclusion and demand equity.  We provide a collaborative, supportive and flexible working environment while constantly advocating for change to make things even better!

About You

We are always on the lookout for people who share our values and passion to join our team. We can offer you the chance to thrive in a career that makes a difference in people's lives.

If you are kind, compassionate, believe in a society that is fair and justice for all the community, then we want you!

Why Join Us

You will have:

• Flexible working arrangements and salary packaging benefits.
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
• A seat at the table where grassroots changes/improvements are made to tackle social justice issues.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing initiatives.
• A career pathway with a comprehensive induction, as well as continuous training.
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

We recognise that diversity in our workforce enables us to better support our clients' aspirations and goals.  So, if you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person,  LGBTIQA+ person, from a culturally diverse group, have lived experience or are unique in any other way, we would love to hear from you.

We are a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace and proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) through Pride in Diversity.

Engage with Heart - Impact with Purpose. 

Uniting Country SA - Caring for Country People

ucsa.org.au

About The Position

Position Location: Kadina

Position Status: Part Time FTE 0.6

Closing Date for Applications: 30th August 2026

You will join our Supported Residential Care team, providing safe and stable accommodation for children and young people who cannot live at home. Many have experienced trauma or difficult circumstances. Your role is to help them feel secure, build confidence, and develop life skills for a brighter future.

You will work within a trauma-informed approach, supported by training and a strong team culture. Every day you will make a difference by creating positive routines, encouraging healthy choices, and being a trusted adult in their lives.

To ensure this role is the right fit for you and the young people we support, we include a Psychological Suitability Assessment later in the process. We will explain everything and support you through it after the interview stage.

This is a great opportunity if you are looking for meaningful work, whether you are starting your career, returning after a break, or seeking a role that truly matters.

Please view the Position Description for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.

You will:

• Have the ability to work with children and young people with high and complex needs.
• Be prepared to work shift work, including over nights and weekends.

You will have or, be willing to work towards: 

• Current Australian Drivers Licence.
• DHS Working with Children Check (SA) and a National Criminal History Check.
• Safe Environments for Children & Young People (Through Their Eyes)
• Certificate IV (or above) in Youth Work or Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar.
• If you don’t have the Cert IV yet: you can apply if you are enrolled, or you’re willing to commence within 6 months. We offer paid training as part of the role.

You may also need to be available for some out of hours work and travel between Uniting Country SA sites or interstate as required.

Our process requires you to provide a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the position, please specify as to why you are applying.  You will need to put this information in two separate documents and upload each document.  

Refer to the Uniting Country SA Guide to Applying for more information.

All offers of employment are subject to the screening and assessment requirements of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and any other legislation that interacts with it.

For additional information about this role please visit: https://www.ucsaresi.com.au/

Please contact Deanne Reid on 04•• ••• 101 for any questions concerning this position and/or the salary range.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive recruitment experience. If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a person with disability and/or neurodivergence, experience language or communication barriers, identify as trans or gender diverse, or would benefit from tailored support, you are welcome to request assistance or adjustments.

Curious about our culture and how we include everyone? We invite you to ask questions and, if needed, request adjustments or support at any stage of the recruitment process. This invitation is for all applicants and includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, those experiencing language or communication barriers, and people of diverse sexualities and gender identities. Contact Ethan Walter, Recruitment Specialist, at ••••@ucsa.org.au or 04•• ••• 880