Youth and Children's Worker - Supported Residential Care

About the role

UCSA, a large not-for-profit regional community services provider in South Australia, is hiring a Youth and Children's Worker for its Supported Residential Care team in Port Pirie. The role provides safe and stable accommodation for children and young people who cannot live at home, many of whom have experienced trauma or difficult circumstances. It is a casual position at SCHADS Level 3, paid $50-$61 per hour exclusive of weekend penalties, with a closing date of 8 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Support children and young people with high and complex needs to develop confidence, resilience and life skills.
• Build positive, therapeutic relationships with children and young people who have experienced trauma and adversity.
• Work within a trauma-informed approach, creating positive routines and encouraging healthy choices.
• Work a 24/7 roster including overnight, sleepover, weekend and public holiday shifts.

Required profile

• Kind, compassionate and shares the organisation's values; a psychological suitability assessment is part of the process.
• Willingness to be available for out-of-hours work and travel between Uniting Country SA sites or interstate as required.
• Applicants enrolled in, near completion of, or willing to start a relevant qualification within six months of employment are encouraged to apply.

Required skills

• Current Australian driver's licence.
• DHS Working with Children Check (SA) and a National Criminal History Check.
• Safe Environments for Children & Young People (Through Their Eyes).
• NDIS clearance.
• Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Community Services or a closely related discipline.

What we offer

• Salary packaging of up to approximately $15,900 per year, plus entertainment benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives.
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing support, training and professional development.