Join the dynamic and innovative wellbeing workforce in the South East region, providing support to young people enrolled at Woodridge North State School and Mt Warren Park State School.
The successful candidate(s) will deliver high-quality, school-based mental health care and targeted interventions for students across both schools.
Apply now to be part of a team making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.80FTE), 58 hours per fortnight.
About The Role
The wellbeing Workforce social workers work within the school environment and with the school team, under the leadership and guidance of regional office based clinical supervisors, to maximise optimal care for students.
We work with students to connect, engage and support them to maximise their education outcomes.
The Wellbeing Workforce Social Worker Will
* Undertake individual and group counselling with students, parents and families to assist them 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.
* 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.
* Act as the contact for parents/carers and the community to determine relevant issues for improved relationships between the school and community.
* Participate in the planning, development and delivery or organisation of public presentations designed to inform and educate parents and community members/groups about social issues affecting the learning capacity of students.
* Monitor, evaluate and review the implementation of programs provided within an educational environment.
* Support school communities in responding to critical incidents and emergencies as part of the school response team.
* Develop and/or maintain appropriate data collection and confidential record keeping and reporting systems for individual students referred for social work services in line with department procedures and policies.
* Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team within an educational setting, providing support to school, community and inter agency networks relevant to the position's role.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
* Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.
Progressional Role
Progressional roles show a salary range spanning two classifications. Appointment will be made at the level appropriate to skill and fulfilment of required criteria.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Occupational group
Education & Training