Youth Support Worker

Part - time**,** Fixed term contract till 30/06/2027**|** Location: Pooraka
- Collaborative and client focused team **|** Experienced and supportive leadership
- SCHCADS (CASH) Level 1 + super + PBI salary packaging

**About Hannah Place**

**Hannah Place offers safe and flexible housing for young women (up to 18 years old) who are pregnant or parenting and under the care of the Chief Executive.

We provide on-site accommodation and support to help them with parenting, pregnancy, building life skills, personal growth, and becoming more independent.

**About your new role**

You will support young women who are pregnant or parenting, helping them build everyday living skills, improve their wellbeing, and strengthen their relationships with their children and families.

You will work closely with the Senior Practitioner to follow each young person’s care plan, and help create safe, positive connections between mothers and their children, while being mindful of how trauma can affect children’s development.

**What you will be doing on daily basis**
- ** Work closely with the team** to make sure the Hannah Place program runs smoothly and supports young women effectively.
- ** Help young women and their children** with everyday needs, like attending appointments and building strong family bonds.
- ** Follow and support each person's case plan**, helping them reach their goals and stay on track.
- ** Keep clear and up-to-date records**, including case notes and updates for DCP (Department for Child Protection).
- ** Build strong connections** with other services and attend meetings with other agencies to make sure each young woman gets the best support possible.

**What you will bring**
- Community Services Level 4 or higher
- Experience working with vulnerable young people with complex needs and an understanding of the impact of childhood trauma, attachment theory, child and adolescent development
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid Working with Children check (WWCC)
- Senior First Aid with CPR Certificate
- Valid Australian Drivers Licence
- Be prepared to undertake a psychological assessment, if required

**Special condition**
- Ability to work a rotating roster, including passive overnights and weekends.

See attached Position Description for full details.

**Why Choose Centacare?**
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Work with a trusted, long-standing organisation** helping the local community
- SCHCADS Level 1 Crisis Accommodation Employee Super
- ** Generous salary packaging** to boost your take-home pay
- ** Meal and entertainment card** options available
- ** Make a real impact** in the lives of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- ** Supportive, high-performing team** that values collaboration and clear goals
- ** Ongoing training and development** to support your growth
- ** Free access to our Employee Assistance Program** (EAP) for wellbeing support
- ** Discounts on health insurance** through 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 video Centacare Catholic Community Services - Our Story

**Ready to Apply.**.?**

If you believe you can make an impact by walking alongside young women and her child as they take their first steps toward independence - we Like to hear from you.

**Closing Date: 5 pm, Friday, 8 August 2025**

We may close the role early if we find the right person—so don’t wait

To know more about this position in confidence please contact T**racy Ingram, Manager, on 08 8412 9584.**

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

With respect, no agencies please.