Provide a range of child-focused interventions and works to increase parenting capacity, build healthy relationships between parents and their children and provide safe family environments. Based in Salisbury. The Role Centacare's Children’s Services Unit offers an opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Kids in Focus program based in Salisbury. The primary focus of this role is to provide medium to long-term therapeutic, in home, case management support and non-judgmental care for parents and caregivers navigating challenges related to substance and alcohol use. You will be working as a part of a highly skilled and tight-knit team to deliver a comprehensive range of child-focused interventions aimed at enhancing parenting skills, fostering healthy parent-child relationships, and creating safe family environments. Collaborating closely with government and non-government organisations, you will contribute significantly to improving the safety, emotional wellbeing, and overall resilience of families facing challenges with Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) issues. Other responsibilities include: Support caregivers in establishing and sustaining a safe home environment through practical and therapeutic interventions. Provide families with information to enhance child safety, well-being, and overall family functioning. Assist parents to address AOD challenges and educate them on its parenting impacts. Facilitate connections between families and community support services. Provide advocacy support to families, prioritising children’s wellbeing. Collaborate effectively within a team setting. This is a fixed-term position until 31 January 2027. About you You will bring experience in intensive work with families and children, combined with a strong understanding of Child Protection Legislation. You possess a deep understanding of factors critical to children’s well-being and prioritise their needs when supporting families. Your approach is characterised by honesty and professionalism, respecting each individual’s uniqueness without judgment. You excel in collaborative team environments to deliver outstanding service. With your strong communication skills, you effortlessly build trust and establish meaningful connections with the individuals you assist. Other Skills and Qualifications: Social Work Degree Experience in working intensively with families and children. Knowledge of Child Protection Legislation Experience in AOD work highly desired Understanding of Drug & Alcohol issues and services (desirable) Case Management Experience (desirable) Ability to undertake some work out of standard work hours when required (utilising Time Off In Lieu arrangements) 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 Why choose Centacare? SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 5 $51.00 per hour plus super Fixed-term, full time role in a reputable organisation Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay Meal and entertainment card option available Collaborative and supportive work environment Opportunities to experience a wide variety of interesting work Ongoing training and development opportunities Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 6 weeks' parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks' for secondary carers Study leave for ongoing employees Private Health Insurance discount 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, explore our Who we are page and our organisational video. 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 Megan Jones, Manager, on 08 8159 1423. Applications close 5pm, Monday, 06 April 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.
