Bowden Lodge, Bowden SA
Permanent Part-Time -24/7 roster
Not every support role gives you the opportunity to lead.
At Bowden Lodge, you'll do more than support people to achieve their goals.
You'll be a trusted mentor, a cultural advocate, and a senior presence that helps create a safe, respectful and empowering environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.
Based at Bowden Lodge, this role combines hands‐on support work with leadership, coaching and operational coordination responsibilities.
We're looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Support Worker who thrives on supporting others, building capability within teams, and creating positive outcomes for people experiencing disadvantage.
What's in it for you?
SCHADS Level 3 + Super + Salary Packaging
Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
Reward and recognition programs
Work within a supportive and values-driven team
Prospect to lead by example and make a lasting impact
The Opportunity
This is more than a frontline support role.
As a Senior Support Worker, you'll provide direct support to clients while acting as a senior practice leader during shifts.
You'll help guide and mentor Support Workers, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, support service coordination activities, and help ensure clients receive culturally safe, trauma-informed and person-centred support.
Working closely with Team Leaders, Case Managers, Coordinators and allied health professionals, you'll play a key role in supporting clients to build independence, strengthen life skills and achieve their individual goals.
What You'll Be Doing
Providing high-quality direct support and capacity-building opportunities
Building strong, respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
Providing mentoring, coaching and guidance to Support Workers
Supporting the day-to-day operation of Bowden Lodge
Assisting with documentation, case coordination,



audits and service improvement activities
Supporting implementation of client plans, behaviour support strategies and risk management practices
Assisting with roster coordination and maintaining continuity of support
Creating a culturally responsive environment where clients feel safe, respected and empowered
About You
You're a natural leader who understands that great support starts with strong relationships, cultural respect and genuine care.
You enjoy working alongside people from diverse backgrounds, helping others build skills and confidence, and creating positive outcomes for those who need support the most.
You'll Bring
Certificate IV in Community Services, Disability, Mental Health or a related field
Minimum three years' experience in community, disability, housing, homelessness or support services
Experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities
Experience working with people impacted by homelessness, mental health challenges, addiction or social disadvantage
Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching or providing leadership to frontline teams
Experience in case coordination, stakeholder engagement and client-focused documentation
Why Join BaptistCare?
BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years.
We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.
We know that life's challenges can make our world feel smaller.
With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.
That's what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care.
Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.
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.
BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.
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📌 Senior Support Worker (Adelaide)
🏢 Baptist Care
📍 Adelaide