• Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Award Level 3
• Northern, Southern and Mt Barker Locations
• Inspire Growth. Transform Lives. Become Part of Junction Australia's dedicated team delivering impactful, trauma-informed care that helps young people reach their full potential.

This is more than employment - it's a chance to create lasting, meaningful change. It’s an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally while helping young people reclaim their futures and build strong foundations for life.

About Us:

We are a growing and innovative social enterprise supporting around 10,000 South Australians each year through housing and community services. Seeking opportunities to build positive pathways and connected thriving communities, we are one of few South Australian organisations offering an integrated model of housing and support. Together, we are committed to effecting long-term positive change for those we work with and the communities we work in.

Together, we are improving lives and building strong, resilient, and connected communities.

The Opportunity:

As a Therapeutic Child and Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in providing consistent, trauma-informed care to children and young people living in residential care. This opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact by creating a safe, nurturing home environment where young people feel valued, supported, and empowered to heal and grow.

The role centres around building strong, trusting relationships and delivering structured, responsive support tailored to each individual's developmental, emotional, and cultural needs. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure stability, wellbeing, and positive life outcomes for the children and young people in your care.

Key Aspects of the Role:

• Trauma-Informed Care & Relationship Building

Build strong, therapeutic relationships and support young people with complex behaviours using trauma-responsive strategies.

• Emotional Resilience & Self-Awareness

Maintain emotional regulation and consistency in high-pressure situations, providing calm and reliable support.

• Practical Support & Daily Living Skills

Assist with routines, personal care, and household tasks, while fostering independence and life skills.

• Cultural Safety & Child-Centred Practice

Uphold children’s rights and support their identity, voice, and cultural connections—particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

A day in this role may include:

• Support daily routines including meals, school transports, appointments, and bedtime to provide stability and structure.
• Build trusting relationships and offer emotional support using trauma-informed approaches.
• Promote life skills and independence through everyday activities like cooking, personal care, and community outings.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing home environment while completing documentation and collaborating with your team.

Our ideal candidate:

We are seeking a highly passionate professional who:

• Holds an certificate IV in Youth Work, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Community Services or equivalent (or working towards)
• Has sound communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and establish rapport with clients, staff and external agencies
• Has demonstrated understanding of appropriate responses to clients with trauma related behaviours that demonstrate high and complex needs
• Has ability to work in a team environment and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Has the ability to work across 24/7 roster and undertake passive (sleepover) and active night shifts
• Has the ability to work across different locations (houses) when required

What we offer:

• Values-driven culture
• Generous salary sacrifice benefits
• Great professional development opportunities
• A You are Amazing Day – an extra day of paid leave to spend however you want
• A NAIDOC Day - an extra day of paid leave to attend NAIDOC celebrations
• A supportive, flexible work environment with paid parental leave and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Access to wholesale prices on selected products at Harvey Norman
• Access To Corporate Health Insurance and Annual Flu Vaccinations

You will need to:

• Complete our online application process
• Undergo pre-employment testing as part of the recruitment process which will include psychological assessments
• Hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate
• Hold a current Safe Environments Certificate
• Hold a current unencumbered Australian driver’s licence and be willing to drive
• Be prepared to undertake Junction's onboarding and induction process which would be a blend of classroom and on-site learning.

How to Apply:

To register your interest, Click on the "Apply Now" button to be redirected to our recruitment site. On the following page, you'll be asked to add your resume and cover letter, please make sure you have this ready before you apply.

Please also upload copies of relevant qualifications and certifications including working with children check, safe environments, first aid, and your driver's licence.

You will be notified if shortlisted and contacted once we have a vacancy.

For further confidential inquiries contact our Human Resource Business Partner, Julie Thinagaran on 08 8210 7000.

Junction is an equal opportunity employer that embraces a culture of diversity. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Junction is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child and family abuse.

A position description is attached.