Youth and Family Support Worker

7 days ago

Port Adelaide, Australia Centacare Full time

**Be part of the headspace mission to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young Australians aged 12-25. Based in Port Adelaide**

**The Role**

The Youth and Family Support Worker works with young people aged 12-25 years old with mental health concerns and their family and friends, to meet their health, wellbeing, social, developmental, and protection needs. This involves assessing client needs; facilitating case management; and supporting self-management.

The Youth and Family Support Worker provides basic counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services to young people and their families and friends, in individual and group settings.

**What you need to bring**

**Essential**
- Diploma-level qualification in a relevant field, such as Youth Work, Mental Health, Community Services, or Counselling; OR
- Lesser formal qualifications with substantial years of relevant experience
- Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (previously known as ‘Child-Related Employment Screening Clearance’)
- Valid Australian driver's licence
- Out-of-hours work may be required

**Desirable**
- Experience using Mastercare Client Record Management System
- Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or Nursing

**What's in it for you**
- SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 4 $39.26 per hour + super
- Generous salary sacrifice options to help increase your take home pay
- Meal and entertainment card option available
- Collaborative and client focused team
- Experienced and supportive leadership
- Longstanding and reputable organisation
- Quality accredited and reputable organisation
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
- Study leave for ongoing employees
- Health insurance discounts with Bupa

**Who we are**

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 video Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story

**How to Apply**

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Nicole Wilson, Manager on 08 8215 6740.

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

With respect, no agencies please.

  • Youth Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Aboriginal Family Support Services Ltd Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Your new employerAboriginal Family Support Services is a lead Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that has been providing services to Aboriginal families and communities across South Australia for over 40 years.Your new roleAFSS Support Workers are responsible for enhancing and ensuring the delivery of programs and services that facilitate the...

  • Headspace Youth Mental Health Graduate Intern

    1 week ago

    Port Adelaide, Australia Centacare Catholic Family Services Full time

    **This exciting program is designed to offer graduates access to a comprehensive youth mental health training and development program. The program includes discipline-specific clinical supervision as well as 40 days of funded professional training.** **The Role** headspace Port Adelaide provides free services to young people in the areas of mental health,...

  • Therapeutic Youth Worker

    7 days ago

    Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia PathFinders Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

    Location:Forster, Port MacquariePosition Type:Part TimeService:Out of Home CarePathfindersPathfinders' Out of Home Care Program provides a safe and nurturing environment for young people and who are in need of alternative accommodation due to being unable to live with their parents or foster carers. We are currently looking for part time Therapeutic Youth...

  • Youth Mental Health Clinician

    1 week ago

    Port Adelaide, Australia Centacare Catholic Family Services Full time

    **If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people then we want to hear from you. Start your private practice with us!** Centacare, as the lead agency of a consortium-based model, is responsible for operating headspace Port Adelaide. headspace is Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation. The headspace mission is to...

  • Youth Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide Region SA, Australia Baptistcare SA Full time

    **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...

  • Youth Health Worker- Supporting Parents and Children's Emotions program

    1 week ago

    Adelaide, South Australia SA Health - Women's and Children's Health Network Full time $91,785 - $106,000 per year

    Women's and Children's Health Network, Health and Recovery, Trauma Safety Services (HaRTSS), Metropolitan Youth Health (MYH), Kaurna Land, Christies Beach 5165SalaryClassification - AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2 - $91,785.00 to $106, Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice BenefitsPart Time – Term Contract (Temporary until 30 June 2026)About the...

  • Youth Worker Traineeship

    7 days ago

    Port Adelaide, Australia Maxima Full time

    **About Maxima**: Maxima’s First Nations Employment Team is here to provide culturally safe and relationship-based practices to build your capacity in being deadly and successful. We provide a collaborative approach when providing coaching and mentoring in Traineeships. **Your Host Employer**: Tauondi Aboriginal College are an independent, training and...

  • Outreach Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia New Heights Youth Outreach Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

    Outreach Support Worker – CasualLocation: Port Macquarie NSW (also Taree & Kempsey)Employment Type: Casual (with opportunity for full-time progression)Organisation: New Heights Youth OutreachMake a real impact in the lives of young people through adventure, connection, and purpose.At New Heights Youth Outreach, we deliver dynamic adventure therapy group...

  • Family Support Worker

    4 days ago

    Adelaide CBD, Australia Centacare Full time

    **Support young women who are pregnant or parenting in 24/7 accommodation and outreach program. Based in Morphett Vale and Fullarton locations.** **The Role** Coolock House and Malvern Place provide 24 hour supported accommodation, outreach housing and an outreach program to young women up to 25 years of age who are pregnant and/or parenting and who are...

  • Residential Youth Worker

    1 week ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Edmen Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

    Who Are We? Edmen Community Staffing Solutions are one of Australia's leading providers of community service workers. For over 30 years, we've connected exceptional talent with organisations in child protection, disability, aged care, and mental health. Backed by PeopleIN, Australia's largest talent solutions company, we offer expert staffing solutions and...