Youth Support Worker

About the role – Casual

The Youth Support Worker provides compassionate, trauma-informed support to vulnerable young people in a residential setting. The role focuses on creating a safe, welcoming environment, promoting independence and life skills, and empowering youth to achieve positive outcomes. You will work closely with a dedicated team to deliver person-centred care that supports young people on their journey to stability and wellbeing. It's a rewarding position for someone dedicated to making a meaningful difference.

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

• Providing trauma-informed, person-centred support to vulnerable young people in a residential setting.
• Creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and home-like environment.
• Supporting young people to develop independent living skills and follow individual care plans.
• Contributing to team operations through accurate documentation, communication, and participation in meetings and training.

About you:

You are a compassionate, reliable, and adaptable team player with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable young people. You demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity, and you're dedicated to continuous learning and providing person-centred, trauma-informed care. Your ability to build trusting relationships helps empower young people to develop independence and resilience.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Certificate 4 in Child, Youth and Family Interventions, Youth Work, Community Services, or related field.
• Previous experience in working with vulnerable and at-risk young people.
• Experience working with Aboriginal people and communities in the provision of support services.
• Demonstrated ability and experience to work within a team environment.
• Ability to practice appropriate level therapeutic interventions

About us:

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care NSW/WA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

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 Crises Accommodation Award (Level 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

We do not accept applications via email, however, for more information, please see our website, or reach out to Tayla Callaghan at for a confidential discussion.

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.

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.