Job Description
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated professional to join our team as a Social Worker, South East Region. As a key member of our wellbeing workforce, you will play a vital role in supporting students from Prep to Year 12 with their mental health needs.
Your primary responsibilities will include implementing strategies to improve student non-attendance, school refusal, and addressing the personal and academic impacts of suspension and exclusion. You will also provide holistic support to students and families, recognising barriers to engaging in education and providing professional social welfare assessments and interventions.
In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to work with students and families from diverse backgrounds, making a positive impact on their lives and well-being.
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Required Skills and Qualifications
* A Tertiary degree in Social Work with AASW registration eligibility is essential.
* You will also require a current Blue Card or be willing to obtain prior to commencement.
* A Driver Licence is necessary for this role.
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Benefits
* This role offers flexible work options to suit your lifestyle.
* We offer career development opportunities to help you grow and succeed.
* Salary Packaging is available to help you maximise your take-home pay.
* Our diverse work culture values inclusivity and respect, making it an ideal environment for professionals to thrive.
* You will also receive up to 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading.
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About the Region
The South East Region is a large and diverse area, comprising 70 suburbs with a population of over 327,000 people from more than 217 cultures.
We have a network of 40 primary schools, 2 alternative learning centres, 2 special schools, and 14 high schools, supporting over 40,831 students.
The region offers a range of recreational and environmental facilities, including 1,100 parks and reserves, swimming pools, sporting clubs, cycling tracks, walking tracks, golf courses, basketball courts, skate parks, and go-karting facilities.