Social Worker Role
This is a part-time role that involves delivering mental health and wellbeing support to students and families. The successful applicant will be appointed to the PO2 classification with eligibility for progression to the PO3 once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated.
Malandas High School and Malanda State School are seeking a temporary Social Worker to support both campuses. This position requires the ability to provide evidence-informed mental health and wellbeing support to students and families.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake individual and group counselling with students, parents, and families to assist in resolving personal or relationship concerns.
* Provide professional social welfare assessments, interventions, and follow-up support to students, parents/carers, and individuals as required.
* Identify needs and participate in the referral and planning of services for children, parents, and families to community agencies such as health and welfare.
About The Role
This is an advisory and advocacy capacity, providing services specific to the social work discipline. You will respond with a culturally informed lens to the needs of the student population and school community by providing personal and family counselling, therapy, and group work; facilitating referrals to allied health professionals; and coordinating services and care to support students' wellbeing and mental health.
Requirements
* A strong understanding of social work principles and practices.
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
This role offers a supportive environment in a vibrant and welcoming community. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and families.
Working Arrangements
This is a part-time role (0.75 FTE, 54.25 hours per fortnight) running from October to June. You will be required to work across both campuses, providing support to students and families.