Child and Youth Support Worker

**At Baptist Care SA, we find ways to make people's lives better.**

Baptist Care SA provides out of home care, disability care, youth education, employment and training, mental health and wellbeing services, homelessness, aboriginal and therapeutic support services. We work tirelessly to help South Australians achieve their full potential. Baptist Care SA is committed to working with the State's most disadvantaged, championing local issues and connecting with people to provide transition pathways from adversity to opportunity.

**The Role**

Baptist Care SA are looking for passionate and engaging Support Workers to join us on a casual basis to provide a safe and nurturing environment to children and young people under the Guardian of the Chief Executive through the Department of Child Protection. This is a rewarding role where you will be able to positively influence the lives of young people and make a difference.

Your duties will involve, but won’t be limited to:

- Working within a team to meet client needs
- Providing support to children and young people, such as school drop offs and pickups, taking children and young people to before or after school activities, assisting with homework, and enriching their lives by spending time with them
- Managing and responding to difficult and at times aggressive behaviours using trauma informed care and holistic client centred practice
- Completing administration tasks including case notes, mandatory reporting, and handovers
- Undertaking domestic duties such as cleaning, laundry, and cooking

**About you**

As one of our Support Workers, you will be a friendly and approachable person. You will be able to engage with children and young people through effective role modelling and by implementing a caring and supportive learning environment.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

- Ability to work in a team environment, while also being able to work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work well in high pressured situations and practice self care
- Ability to work in various locations across Adelaide, as well as travel up to an hour to see a client
- Possess a reliable vehicle with the willingness to transport clients for work purposes in own car

**Specific employment requirements**

To be considered for this role, you must also have one of the following:
Certificate IV OR Diploma in:

- Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- Youth Work
- Community Services
- Mental Health
- University degree in Social Work or equivalent/ associated studies

A completed Certificate IV is the minimum qualification accepted

**Applicants will be required to have or obtain the below -**
- Provide First Aid (HTLAID003)
- Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Through their eyes)
- Provisional (P2) or Full South Australia Driver’s Licence
- Valid DHS Working with Children Check
- Valid NDIS Worker Screening
- Valid National Police Clearance
- Complete and pass a legislatively mandated Psychological Suitability Assessment
- Complete a Road Worthy certificate
- Provide evidence of having three doses of a covid-19 vaccination (To be considered for employment with Baptist Care SA, you must have an up-to-date Covid 19 Vaccination status or be able to provide an appropriate medical exemption)

**What we offer**
- Heavily discounted further education Certificates such as Cert IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Disability, Mental Health and Youth
- A flexible roster that you are in control of for work life balance
- A competitive salary on SCHADS award rate
- Salary Sacrifice to increase your take home pay
- A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Baptist Care SA is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable people and as such applicants will be considered in accordance with our safety practices and suitability_. Position description