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Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker
- Prospect, SA, Australia, 5082
- Community and Client Services
- Permanent Full-Time
Are you passionate about empowering Aboriginal individuals, families and communities through culturally responsive care, counselling, and community development?
Uniting Communities is seeking a Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker to join our Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) team within Aboriginal Community Connect in Adelaide.
As a key team member, you will deliver culturally appropriate case management, counselling, early intervention group work, and health promotion projects that support social and emotional wellbeing. You will build meaningful relationships and work in partnership with Aboriginal communities, stakeholders, and services to achieve lasting outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
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Deliver high-quality counselling and case management to Aboriginal individuals and families
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Develop and lead early intervention group sessions and health promotion initiatives
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Support clients experiencing AOD misuse, trauma, or homelessness with tailored, culturally respectful care
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Build and maintain strong connections with local community organisations and service providers
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Contribute to program planning and community co-design
What we’re looking for:
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Qualifications in Social Work, Community Services, Counselling, or similar
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Experience working with Aboriginal people, families and communities
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Knowledge of culturally safe counselling practices and therapeutic approaches
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Strong teamwork, communication and administrative skills
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A current driver’s licence and willingness to work across locations as needed
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
What we offer:
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Generous salary packaging benefits to boost your take-home pay
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Paid Maternity Leave, Cultural Leave, and Community Engagement Leave
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Career development opportunities in a values-driven, inclusive workplace
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A chance to be part of a service built on kindness, boldness, and genuine connection
About Uniting Communities
We’re a leading not-for-profit organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year. Our services span disability, aged care, mental health, family support, and community development—driven by the belief that everyone deserves to live their best life.
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume, including contact details for two referees (one being a current or past supervisor).
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don’t wait to apply!
How to Apply
Click Apply Now to submit your application via our recruitment system.
Uniting Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
