• Fixed term till 30 June 2027, Full-time | Location: Blair Athol
• Collaborative and client focused teams | Experienced and supportive leadership
• SCHCADS Crisis Level 4 $55.72 p/h + super + PBI salary packaging

Make a lasting difference in the lives of young mothers and their children as they navigate the challenges of homelessness.

The Role

Centacare’s Young Family Support Programs has an opportunity for a dedicated Senior Practitioner to join our team at Malvern Place. 

As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing therapeutic case management to young women who are pregnant and/or parenting, and homeless or at risk of homelessness. This role is integral to the Young Family Support Service Model, which focuses on supporting young mothers and their children to build capacity, strengthen family relationships, and establish meaningful connections within their communities.

-   Malvern Place: Supporting young women up to 25 years old and their children in a crisis and short-term residential setting.

The key duties in this role will include:

• Deliver high-quality case management tailored to complex needs, addressing areas such as mental health, parenting, housing, and independent living skills.
• Develop case plans for children, considering the impact of homelessness on their health, attachment, and development.
• Supervise and guide Family Support Workers and Children’s Workers, ensuring effective, trauma-responsive care.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision, promoting best practices in attachment, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based approaches.
• Maintain accurate records, including H2H data, and participate in professional development and multi-agency collaborations.
• Act as a key support to the Senior Manager, providing site coordination and support with program issues as required.

About You

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• A Social Work degree and demonstrated expertise in supporting young people with complex needs.
• Strong clinical knowledge in areas such as childhood trauma, attachment theory, and adolescent development.
• Understanding of the homelessness sector and intersecting services.
• Excellent communication skills, including written case notes and reporting.
• Leadership skills to guide and supervise team members, fostering a positive team culture.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to client care and program delivery.
• Hold valid Senior First Aid with CPR Certificate

See attached Position Description for full details. 

Prior to receiving a formal offer of employment with Centacare, the following documents must be provided for this role:

• Driver’s licence
• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• 100 points of identification

 What's in it for you

• SCHCADS Level 4 Crisis Accommodation Employee $55.72 p/h + Super
• Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
• Meal and entertainment card option available
• High performing, goal focused, collaborative & supportive team environment
• Longstanding and reputable organisation 
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa

About Us

Each year, we support more than 20,000 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

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) detailing your interest in this position and outlining the experience and qualifications that you can bring to the role. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button. 

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please Anthea Francis, Manager, on 08 8412 9564.

Closing Date: 5 pm, Tuesday 10 March 2026.

We encourage applicants to apply promptly as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the job posting may close without notice.

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

With respect, no agencies please.