House Supervisor - Supported Residential Care

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Introduction:
About Us

We are one of the largest and progressive not-for-profit regional community services providers in South Australia. Established over 100 years ago, we are headquartered in Port Pirie with over 340 talented, qualified employees and over 170 dedicated volunteers.

Our positive, hands-on involvement in regional communities is rewarding and enriching, both for staff and for the people we work with.

Every day we celebrate diversity, thrive on inclusion and demand equity. We provide a collaborative, supportive and flexible working environment while constantly advocating for change to make things even better!

About You

We are always on the lookout for people who share our values and passion to join our team. We can offer you the chance to thrive in a career that makes a difference in people's lives.

If you are kind, compassionate, believe in a society that is fair and justice for all the community, then we want you!

Why Join Us

You will have:

• Flexible working arrangements and salary packaging benefits.
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
• A seat at the table where grassroots changes/improvements are made to tackle social justice issues.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing initiatives.
• A career pathway with a comprehensive induction, as well as continuous training.
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

We recognise that diversity in our workforce enables us to better support our clients' aspirations and goals. So, if you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, LGBTIQA+ person, from a culturally diverse group, have lived experience or are unique in any other way, we would love to hear from you.

We are honored to be a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace. In November 2024, we also achieved Bronze Tier Status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) through Pride in Diversity

Engage with Heart - Impact with Purpose.

Uniting Country SA - Caring for Country People

ucsa.org.au

Description:
About The Position

Position Location: Port Augusta

Position Status: Full Time

Closing Date for Applications: 05th April 2026

The Supported Residential Care service provides accommodation and support for children and/or young people who are under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive and cannot live at home with their families, or with foster or kinship carers.

Working within a therapeutic framework we address the previous trauma, abuse and/or neglect that young people in our care may have experienced. Our service promotes positive attitudes and lifestyle choices with the aim of improving confidence, self-esteem, social and living skills.

The House Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the day to day functions of the house. They work in partnership with the Team Leader and other stakeholders to provide a safe, secure and supportive living and learning environment for children and/or young people living in the home. The House Supervisor works closely with Support Workers to provide support and to ensure the therapeutic framework is applied consistently. Normal working hours for this position are Monday to Friday, business hours.

The safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our focus, and we are committed to providing the best possible care for them.

A Psychological Suitability Assessment at the recruitment and selection stage is part of how we ensure we employ people who are suited to this important role.

Please view the Position Description for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.

Skills and Experiences:
You will:

• Have the ability to work with children and young people with high and complex needs.
• Be an experienced Leader / Supervisor or you will have demonstrated potential to be a leader, through providing leadership and support in a team environment.

You will receive:

• A high level of support provided by a team of professionals.
• Regular specialised training, supervision and debriefing.
• An opportunity to work within a highly therapeutic framework.

You will have or, be willing to work towards:

• A current Australian Drivers Licence is essential.
• Satisfactory clearance by the Department of Human Services (DHS) for Working with Children Check.
• Hold a current DHS NDIS Worker Check
• Certificate IV (or above) in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Youth Work or similar.
• National Police Clearance (current within 3 months).
• A current Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Through Their Eyes) Certificate.
• A current Provide First Aid Certificate.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certificate.
• Understanding the impact of abuse and trauma, including brain development, attachment disorder and trauma related behaviours.

A tertiary qualification in a Human Services related field e.g. Social Work will be highly regarded.

You may also need to be available for some out of hours work and travel between Uniting Country SA sites or interstate as required.

Our process requires you to provide a Resume and a short Cover Letter detailing your suitability for the position. You will need to put this information in two (2) separate documents and upload each document.

Refer to the Uniting Country SA Guide to Applying for more information.

All offers of employment are subject to the screening and assessment requirements of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and any other legislation that interacts with it.

Please contact Hayley Langdon on 0427 473 839 for any questions concerning this position and/or the salary range.

Curious about our culture and how we include everyone? We invite you to ask questions and, if needed, request adjustments or support at any stage of the recruitment process. This invitation is for all applicants and includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, those experiencing language or communication barriers, and people of diverse sexualities and gender identities. Contact Ethan Walter, Recruitment Specialist, at careers@ucsa.org.au or 0466 503 880