Youth Worker - Residential Care

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Posted: 13/01/2026

Closing Date: 15/02/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location:

Port Augusta

Job Category:
Community Services

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 honored to be a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace. In November 2024, we also achieved Bronze Tier Status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) through Pride in Diversity

Engage with Heart - Impact with Purpose.

Uniting Country SA - Caring for Country People

Position Status:
Part Time FTE 0.6 and Casual available

Closing Date for Applications: 15th February 2026

You will join our Supported Residential Care team, providing safe and stable accommodation for children and young people who cannot live y 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 6months
  . 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…