Senior Practitioner

• Fixed term, Full time 1.0 FTE | Location: Pooraka
• Collaborative and client focused teams | Experienced and supportive leadership
• SCHCADS Crisis Level 4 + super + PBI salary packaging

Provide therapeutic case management to at-risk youth, support independence, mental health, and housing, and lead Youth Case and Support Workers.

About the programHannah Place is a residential program offering flexible accommodation and outreach support to young mothers. Each young woman lives in a purpose-built self-contained unit, with wrap-around support provided onsite. We also offer post-care services (SPC) up to age 21, helping young people transition into long-term housing and independent adult life.About the Role

As the Senior Practitioner, you'll provide case management and leadership within the program, working closely with Youth Support Workers. You'll support young women and their children by developing and implementing trauma-informed, strengths-based plans to guide their journey toward stability and growth.

A Snapshot of What You'll Do

• Develop and lead Support and Safety Plans, including for children, in collaboration with DCP and clients
• Provide therapeutic case management focusing on parenting, mental health, housing, and wellbeing
• Supervise and guide Youth Support Workers and support case direction
• Support young people with Moving to Adult Life and Independence (MALI) plans under SPC contracts
• Build community links, coordinate services, and advocate for best outcomes through multi-agency collaboration

What You'll Bring

A degree in Social Work (or be working towards registration)

Experience working in youth homelessness, mental health, or related fields

A calm, confident leadership style and strong communication skills

Confidence managing risk and complexity in a fast-paced environment

A valid WWCC and First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

We'd Love It If You Also Have

• Expertise in areas of mental health, substance misuse, domestic violence, homelessness and parent/child attachment and trauma responses
• Knowledge of the homelessness sector and intersecting services and agencies
• Experience working with young parents and/or young people.
• Experience in providing case management supervision

What's in it for you

• SCHCADS Level 4 Crisis Accommodation Employee $55.72 p/h + Super
• Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
• Meal and entertainment card option available
• High performing, goal focused, collaborative & supportive team environment
• Longstanding and reputable organisation
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa

About Us

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the videoCentacare Catholic Community Services - Our Story

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter(as one document)detailing your interest in this position and outlining the experience and qualifications that you can bring to the role. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please Tracy Ingram, Manager, on 08 8412 9584 .

This is a fixed-term opportunity until 30 June 2026, with the possibility of extension subject to funding availability.

We'll be reviewing applications as they come in—so don't wait to apply

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

With respect, no agencies please.

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