Position: Part-Time Temporary Social Worker (0.6) at Our Lady of Lourdes School and St Denis School.
Term: Commences May 11, 2026; ends at conclusion of the 2026 school year.
Responsibilities
* Work professionally and cooperatively with the leadership team and with staff.
* Counsel students and families. Previous experience working with young people and families is desirable.
* Liaise and assist with referrals to outside agencies.
* Develop positive, trusting and professional relationships with staff, students and families.
* Promote well‐being at all levels of the Our Lady of Lourdes & St Denis community.
* Conduct whole class workshops, delivering class programmes to assist teachers in the classroom.
* Support and provide pastoral care for staff.
* Maintain case files and records.
* Respond to crisis situations such as mental health and child abuse emergencies.
* Develop plans and strategies to improve students' academic performance and social development.
Qualifications
* An appropriate tertiary qualification – preferably a degree in Social Work or similar.
* Knowledge of programmes – Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum, URSTRONG, Berry Street Education Model, Kimochis (highly desirable).
Required Checks and Certifications
Must provide a current National Police History Check. A Working with Children Check is required upon appointment.
Legal and EEO Statement
All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
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