• Part time, Fixed term contract till 21/05/27 | Location:  Morphett Vale
• Collaborative and client focused team | Experienced and supportive leadership
• $53.43p/h + super + PBI salary packaging
   

Support young parents and their children facing homelessness. Use your skills in case management, collaboration, and communication to make a difference.

The Role

Are you a passionate Social Worker who is committed to supporting vulnerable young parents and their children?

We have an opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Young Family Support Program in Morphett Vale. This is a part-time position (0.9 FTE) available until end of May 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and inclusive team, delivering strengths-based, trauma-informed case management to young women who are pregnant and/or parenting.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will provide intensive case management support to young women aged up to 25 years and their children who are engaged with our outreach program. Working within the Young Family Support Program service model and Case Management Guidelines, you will partner with clients to develop individualised support plans that address their unique goals and needs.

You will support young families across a range of areas, including:

• Housing and accommodation stability
• Independent living skills
• Parenting support and child wellbeing
• Mental health and emotional wellbeing
• Alcohol and other drug-related issues
• Community engagement and social connection
• Access to education, employment, and support services
   

This role requires a compassionate and client-centred approach, recognising the impact of homelessness on young parents and children while empowering families to build resilience, independence, and lasting community connections.

Key Responsibilities

As a Social Worker, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed case management to young women and their children.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Practitioner and support staff to implement the Young Family Support Program service model.
• Develop, implement, and review individual case plans in partnership with clients.
  Support clients to build capacity, strengthen family relationships, and achieve their goals.
• Apply evidence-informed practice, including trauma-responsive care, attachment theory, lifespan development, grief and loss, and strengths-based approaches.
  Participate in allocation, case management, and multi-agency case conferencing meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government, community, and specialist service providers.
• Coordinate referrals and advocate for clients to access appropriate services and supports.
• Maintain accurate client records, case notes, and H2H data in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.
• Respond to the day-to-day needs of young women and their children in a flexible and responsive manner.
• Fulfil child protection responsibilities, including mandatory reporting requirements.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and supportive team culture.
  Complete Worker Safety Risk Assessments and utilise the Worker Safety Application (WSA) where required.
• Attend team meetings, professional development activities, and contribute to continuous service improvement.
   

Essential Criteria

•  Degree in Social Work
• Ability to achieve effective client outcomes through quality case management
• Experience working with vulnerable young people with complex needs and an understanding of the impact of childhood trauma, attachment theory and adolescent development
• Knowledge of the homelessness sector and intersecting services and agencies
  Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
   

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 3 Crisis Accommodation Employee $53.430/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 contact Anthea Francis, Senior Manager on 08 8412 9564.

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.