Role Summary
A Social Worker is required to join a high-performing school with a strong focus on academic excellence, student wellbeing and community. The ideal candidate will be motivated, dedicated and have excellent communication skills.
About the Role
* Provide individual and group counseling to students, parents and families to resolve personal or relationship concerns.
* Conduct professional social welfare assessments, interventions and follow-up support as required.
* Identify needs and refer to relevant services for children, parents and families within the community.
* Develop strategies to promote awareness of and participation in school activities and programs.
* Act as the primary point of contact for parents/carers and the community to determine relevant issues for improved relationships between the school and community.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will undertake various responsibilities including:
1. Undertake individual and group counselling with students, parents and families to assist them in resolving personal or relationship concerns.
2. Provide professional social welfare assessments, interventions and follow-up support to students, parents/carers and individuals as required.
3. Identify needs and participate in the referral and planning of services for children, parents and families to community agencies such as health and welfare.
4. Develop and implement strategies to provide information, support and encourage awareness of, and participation by, parents/carers and the community in school activities and programs.
5. Act as the contact for parents/carers and the community to determine relevant issues for improved relationships between the school and community.
Benefits
This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join a dynamic team and make a real difference in the lives of students and their families. We offer:
* A supportive and collaborative work environment
* Ongoing professional development opportunities
* A comprehensive salary package