Social Worker

• Fixed Term, Part Time (0.8 FTE) | Location: Elizabeth Park
• Work with a dynamic and enthusiastic team
• SCHADS Crisis Level 5 super + PBI salary packaging

Walk alongside young people as they build their future

About NEXT STEPS Program

The Next Steps program supports young people aged 16–21 as they transition from care to independent living. Many of these young people have experienced significant challenges, including trauma and disrupted connections, and are now preparing for one of the biggest changes in their lives.

Through therapeutic case work, case management, and practical life skills development, our team helps them grow in confidence, strengthen relationships, and build a solid foundation for adulthood.

The Role

As a Social Worker with Next Steps, you'll work one-on-one with young people to:

• Build safe, respectful, and trusting relationships.
• Help develop everyday life skills (budgeting, cooking, self-care, routines).
• Support identity, healing, and belonging, including strengthening family, cultural, and community ties.
• Lead case planning with young people, focusing on their goals, strengths, and challenges.
• Advocate for their needs and make sure their voices are heard.
• Collaborate with child protection, health, education, housing, and other services to give holistic support.

What You'll Bring

• A degree in Social Work or related experience.
• Knowledge of child protection responsibilities and trauma-informed practice.
• Experience working with young people with complex needs.
• Strong case management skills.
• The ability to build genuine, supportive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• A DHS Working with Children Check and driver's licence.

It's a bonus if you have:

• Experience in the care system or supporting young people leaving care.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
• Knowledge of housing and tenancy systems.
• Familiarity with Penelope or similar client management systems.

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-driven work – help young people take real steps toward independence.
• Supportive team culture – collaboration, supervision, and professional development are part of the role.
• Flexibility – some out-of-hours and on-call work, but with a focus on balance.

• Impact – be part of shaping a program that evolves with feedback from young people and the community.

• PBI salary packaging to help increase your take home pay

• Meal and entertainment card option available
• Longstanding and reputable organisation
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa

About Us

Each year, we support more than 20,000 people across metropolitan and regional South Australia through a wide range of community services, guided by a strong ethical framework. We are committed to a client-focused approach, delivering effective and flexible support to people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, cultures, religions, gender identities, and sexual orientations.

Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and a registered NDIS provider. We value individuality and embrace diversity, working in consultation and collaboration while upholding integrity and professionalism in everything we do.

We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace, free from harassment and discrimination. Our commitment to equal opportunity reflects our mission, vision, and values—and we believe that our positive culture leads to better outcomes for our clients.

To learn more about us, explore our Who we are page and our organisational video.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about supporting young people to thrive beyond care, we'd love to hear from you.

Your application should include a cover letter and resume as one document outlining your qualifications, experience, and how you meet the requirements of the role.

To access the position description or submit your application click on the 'Apply' button.

Closing Date: Monay, 22 September 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 Fatima Krivdic, Manager on

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

With respect no agencies please.