About the role – Permanent Full Time

The In-House Practitioner plays a key leadership role in providing therapeutic care and a safe, home-like environment for children and young people, in alignment with Baptist Care SA’s practice framework. Based within the residential home, the In-House Practitioner leads, supports, and mentors a team of Child and Youth Support Workers to ensure the daily care and therapeutic needs of each child or young person are met. This role is central to fostering a nurturing, stable environment that promotes healing, development, and well-being.

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

Provide therapeutic care and maintain a safe, supportive, home-like environment for children and young people.

Lead, mentor, and guide a team of Child and Youth Support Workers to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care.

Oversee daily operations, including care planning, rostering, reporting, and ensuring compliance with practice standards.

About you:

You are a calm, caring leader who builds strong, respectful relationships and supports teams through daily challenges. You bring a trauma-informed, child-centred approach and create safe, nurturing spaces where young people feel at home. You’re organised, adaptable, and confident balancing care and operational tasks.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

A minimum of Cert IV in Youth Work, Community Services, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, or Disability (in conjunction with relevant experience).

Experience working with children and young people with complex needs and trauma backgrounds.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and database management.

About us:

Baptist Care SA works collaboratively with South Australians from all walks of life. We provide Camping and Adventure Programs, Disability Services, Homelessness Services, Out of Home Care and Youth, Family and Community Programs. We are committed to finding a way forward for everyone we serve and supporting them to achieve their life goals. We find ways to make people's lives better.

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 4.1) + super

Salary packaging in addition to increase your take home pay

A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance

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 Reanna Kenchington at [email protected] 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.