We are a proudly South Australian owned and operated company, delivering services across all metropolitan Adelaide areas. We also provide support to regional communities throughout South Australia, including Mount Gambier, Port Lincoln, Port Augusta, Whyalla, the Barossa Valley, Clare, and Kangaroo Island.

Our Social Workers support participants to overcome non-vocational barriers that may impact their ability to find and maintain employment. These barriers can include housing instability, mental health concerns, financial stress, addictions, family violence or responsibilities, social isolation and much more.

They provide personalised, evidence-based support tailored to each participant’s unique circumstances. This typically includes:

1. Addressing barriers to employment Identifying and working through challenges that may be preventing someone from engaging in work.

2. Providing emotional and psychological support Building confidence, resilience, and motivation, particularly for those who have experienced long-term unemployment.

3. Individual planning and support Working one-on-one to identify the non-vocational barrier, set goals and create practical, achievable steps toward removing the barrier to achieve employment outcomes.

4. Connecting to services Linking participants with appropriate supports such as housing, health, financial, or community services.

5. Building life and employability skills Supporting the development of communication, routine, and problem-solving skills.

6. Advocacy and practical support Assisting with real-world challenges such as transport, daily structure, and navigating services.

By addressing these non-vocational barriers, our Social Workers help individuals become more prepared, stable, and confident to secure and sustain meaningful employment.

Individual Support Services

Tailored 1:1 support to help your participants move into sustainable employment.

• Personalised sessions – Face-to-face (preferred) or online, designed around each participant’s unique needs and goals

• Expert Social Worker guidance – Identify and overcome non-vocational barriers affecting job readiness

• Proven outcomes – Build confidence, practical skills, and sustainable pathways into work

• Flexible delivery – Six sessions, adaptable to your agency’s schedule and participant requirements

• Collaborative support – Integrated with your Employment Consultants and allied health professionals, with clear reporting

Program Details

• What: Individual 1:1 sessions

• Where: Onsite at your location (online available if required)

• Duration: 1.5 hours for the first session, 1 hour for subsequent sessions

• Frequency: Weekly for 6 weeks (flexible to fit agency requirements)

Group Programs That Strengthen Participant Outcomes

At Employment Works, our group programs are designed to support Workforce Australia providers in addressing non-vocational barriers at scale, helping participants become job-ready, engage more effectively, and achieve sustainable employment outcomes.

Support More Participants. Achieve Better Outcomes.

Our structured group programs enable you to extend your impact while ensuring participants receive high-quality, clinically informed support.

• Address non-vocational barriers efficiently Support multiple participants at once to overcome common challenges impacting engagement and employment readiness

• Improve job readiness and participation Equip participants with the confidence, mindset, and practical skills needed to move forward in their employment journey

• Increase engagement and reduce stagnation Re-engage participants who may be disengaged, unmotivated, or stuck in their pathway

Designed to Complement Your Service Delivery

• Seamless integration with your team We work alongside Employment Consultants and provider staff, ensuring alignment with participant goals and mutual outcomes

• Delivered by qualified clinicians Programs are facilitated by AASW-registered Employment Works Social Workers with expertise in behavioural change and non-vocational barriers

• Structured, evidence-informed approach Programs are grounded in proven methodologies and tailored to cohort needs

• Clear communication and reporting We provide feedback and insights to support compliance, progress tracking, and ongoing case management

Why Providers Choose Employment Works

• Scalable, cost-effective support Deliver meaningful intervention across groups without compromising quality

• Peer-driven engagement Group settings foster accountability, shared learning, and stronger participant motivation

• Improved outcomes and sustainability Participants build the resilience and skills required not just to gain employment—but to maintain it

• A trusted delivery partner We understand Workforce Australia requirements and align with your performance and outcome targets

Partner With Employment Works

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Post Placement Support from Employment Works helps participants maintain employment and address workplace challenges after they start a job. We provide quick, individual check-ins, collaborate closely with Employment Consultants and employers, reinforce workplace skills, and offer practical strategies to ensure long-term success.

Our Point of Difference

At Employment Works, we pride ourselves on delivering personalised, practical, and locally informed support:

• Tailored services to suit your organisations requirements and participants needs.

• Locally owned and operated As a South Australian business, we understand the unique needs of participants and communities across the state.

• Qualified, specialist clinicians All of our clinicians are fully qualified Social Workers, supporting not only the emotional impacts of unemployment but also addressing practical, non-vocational barriers.

• Practical, holistic support We take a hands-on approach, assisting participants with challenges such as housing, financial pressures, and transport.

• Flexible service delivery We provide services across all Adelaide metropolitan and regional South Australia areas, travelling to where support is needed.

• Face-to-face focus with flexible options We prioritise in-person individual and group sessions, while also offering online or phone support when face-to-face delivery is not possible due to extenuating circumstances.

We are always happy to assist with requests for non-vocational support. To learn more or get started, please visit our Contact page and submit an enquiry.