About the role – Max Term Part-Time Tues to Thurs 8:30am-4:30pm

As a Youth Worker, you will support disengaged young people aged 13–17 to reconnect with education and work towards achieving their SACE. You’ll manage a caseload of up to 25 clients, providing individual support, facilitating group activities, and developing tailored case plans. The role involves close collaboration with families, schools, and community stakeholders, and requires a trauma-informed approach, accurate reporting, and a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and flexible learning environment.

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

Delivering one-on-one case management to support young people in re-engaging with education and achieving their goals.

Planning and facilitating group activities that build wellbeing, social skills, and community connection.

Working collaboratively with families, schools, and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated support.

About you:

You are a compassionate and motivated professional with a genuine passion for supporting young people to reach their potential. You thrive in a flexible, team-oriented environment and bring a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to your work. Your strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and ability to build trust enable you to engage effectively with young people, families, and stakeholders.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

VET Certificate IV or Diploma of Youth Work or Youth Justice.

Evidence of case management experience of more than 1 year.

Evidence of experience of minimum 1 year of working with young people in a learning environment or similar.

Ability to work with others, families, young people, and stakeholders within the Department of Education systems.

Demonstration of clear and effective communication skills, including written and verbal.

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 3.1) + 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

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.

We do not accept applications via email, however, for more information, please see our website, or reach out to Nerissa Tiss at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

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.