Youth Support Worker - Mount Gambier

About the role – Casual

The Youth Support Worker will work across the Supported Independent Living Services (SILS) and Stability Post Care (SPC) programs, supporting young people aged 16–21 as they transition from care to independent living.

SILS provides accommodation and helps 16–17-year-olds under guardianship develop essential life skills, while SPC supports care leavers aged 18–21 to maintain stable housing and successfully move into adulthood.

This role focuses on building independence, promoting wellbeing, and offering practical, trauma-informed support through daily assistance, crisis response, case management, and collaboration with other services.

This is a casual position that requires regular shifts on Mondays (4pm–10pm), Tuesdays (8am–6pm), and Fridays (8am–6pm) each week, plus every second Saturday (11am–9pm), totalling 58 hours per fortnight.

Key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Support young people to develop independent living skills such as budgeting, cooking, and self-care.
• Build trusting relationships and provide emotional and practical support using trauma-informed, person-centred approaches.
• Respond to crisis situations in a calm, therapeutic manner to ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients.
• Maintain accurate case notes, shift handovers, and effective communication with team members and external stakeholders.

About You

You are compassionate, reliable, and committed to supporting young people through their transition to independence. With experience working with at-risk youth, you use a trauma-informed approach to build trust and provide meaningful support. You communicate well, work both independently and in a team, and are confident in promoting life skills and positive behaviours that help young people thrive.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Interventions, Youth Work, Community Services, or a related field.
• Alternatively, applicants who are willing to obtain their Certificate IV within 12 months are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to work and engage with external stakeholders and agencies.
• Previous experience in working with vulnerable and at-risk young people.
• Trauma-informed practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.

About Us

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for-purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia.

Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and BaptistCare NSW/WA, we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support more than 38,000 customers, helping people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and priority are the people we serve.

We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

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 2.4) + super
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Support for cultural and community obligations, including up to five days Paid Cultural Leave

We do not accept applications via email.
For more information, please visit our website or contact Talent Acquisition at recruitment@baptistcaresa.org.au for a confidential discussion.

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.