About Us

We are one of the largest and most progressive not-for-profit regional community services providers in South Australia. Established over 100 years ago, we are headquartered in Port Pirie with over 340 employees and 170 volunteers.

Our people make a practical difference in regional communities, supporting individuals and families to achieve their goals.

We celebrate diversity, champion inclusion and equity, and offer a supportive, collaborative workplace where your contribution matters.

About You

You are kind, compassionate, share our values and want to make a difference in your community. If you believe in a fair society with justice for everyone, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us

You will have:

- Access to salary packaging of up to approximately $15,900 per year, plus additional entertainment benefits, subject to eligibility.
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
- Opportunities to contribute to grassroots improvements that tackle social justice issues
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives.
- A comprehensive induction, ongoing support, training and professional development opportunities.

We are a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace and proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) through Pride in Diversity.

About The Position

Position Location: Port Pirie

Position Status: Casual

Classification and Rate: SCHADS Level 3, $50..61 per hour (exclusive of weekend penalties)

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday, 8th of November.

You will join our Supported Residential Care team, providing safe and stable accommodation for children and young people who cannot live at home. Many have experienced trauma or difficult circumstances. Your role is to help them feel secure, build confidence, and develop life skills for a brighter future.

You will work within a trauma-informed approach,



supported by training and a strong team culture. Every day you will make a difference by creating positive routines, encouraging healthy choices, and being a trusted adult in their lives.

To ensure this role is the right fit for you and the young people we support, we include a Psychological Suitability Assessment later in the process. We will explain everything and support you through it after the interview stage.

This role offers the chance to make a difference in the lives of children and young people while building a rewarding career in therapeutic care. Whether you are an experienced support worker, transitioning from a related field, or beginning your journey in the human services sector, we provide training, support and career development to help you succeed.

Please view the Position Description for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.

You will:

- Support children and young people with high and complex needs to develop confidence, resilience and life skills.
- Build positive, therapeutic relationships with children and young people who have experienced trauma and adversity.
- Be prepared to work a 24/7 roster including overnight, sleepover, weekend and public holiday shifts.

You will have or be willing to obtain:

- Current Australian Drivers Licence.
- DHS Working with Children Check (SA) and a National Criminal History Check.
- Safe Environments for Children & Young People (Through Their Eyes)
- NDIS Clearance
- Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work, Child, Youth and Family Intervention,



Community Services or a closely related discipline.

Don't have the qualification yet?

We still encourage you to apply if you are enrolled, nearing completion, or willing to commence a relevant qualification within six months of employment. Paid training and development opportunities are available.

You may also need to be available for some out of hours work and travel between Uniting Country SA sites or interstate as required.

Please provide a resume and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and what you would bring to the team.

All offers of employment are subject to the screening and assessment requirements of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and any other legislation that interacts with it.

For additional information about this role please visit: https://www.ucsaresi.com.au/

Please contact Deanne Reid (Team Leader) for any questions concerning this position. ••••@ucsa.org.au or 04•• ••• 101

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive recruitment experience. If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a person with disability and/or neurodivergence, experience language or communication barriers, identify as trans or gender diverse, or would benefit from tailored support, you are welcome to request assistance or adjustments.

Curious about our culture and how we include everyone? We invite you to ask questions and, if needed, request adjustments or support at any stage of the recruitment process. This invitation is for all applicants and includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, those experiencing language or communication barriers, and people of diverse sexualities and gender identities. Contact Ethan Walter, Recruitment Specialist, at ••••@ucsa.org.au or 04•• ••• 880

📌 Youth and Children's Worker - Supported Residential Care (Port Pirie)
🏢 Uniting Country
📍 Port Pirie