Onsite Social Work Placement Supervisor

About the role – Maximum Term Part Time 0.8FTE Monday to Thursday

As the Onsite Social Work Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in growing the next generation of social workers. Reporting to the Manager, Inner City & WestCare Centre, you’ll supervise Flinders University Social Work students completing their 500-hour placements across Baptist Care SA programs. You’ll provide a mix of individual and group supervision, ensure academic requirements are met, foster a positive Student Hub culture, and collaborate with staff to champion the value of student placements.

About you:

You’re a passionate and qualified Social Worker with at least two years of experience, confident in your practice and excited to support emerging professionals as they grow. You thrive in fast-paced, people-focused environments and bring warmth, resilience and strong communication to every interaction.

Most importantly, you’re purpose-driven and committed to walking alongside those facing homelessness and hardship, while helping create an empowering and respectful student placement experience.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Must hold a recognised social work degree (with eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers)
• Minimum two years’ experience in a Social Work position

• Experience in supervising students is beneficial

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 (Level 5) + 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

We do not accept applications via email, however, for more information, please see our website, or reach out to Talent Acquisition at recruitment@baptistcaresa.org.au for a confidential discussion alternatively click on the Position Description below.

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.

Baptist Care SA is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptcare (VIC, TAS), to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.