Social Worker

4 weeks ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Queensland Department of Education Full time

We are seeking a dedicated compassionate Social Worker to join our team and work with our students in the Burdekin region

As a Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing support and assistance to students and families facing various challenges. Your responsibilities will include assessing student needs, developing care plans, connecting students and their families with resources and services, advocating for their rights and offering emotional and wellbeing support.

The Student Wellbeing Workforce will ensure every Queensland primary and secondary state school student has access to a wellbeing professional at school.

About The Department Of Education

The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.

Why this Role?

The focus of the role is to provide support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns. The Wellbeing professionals employed through the Student Wellbeing Workforce work as part of schools\' established student support teams to enhance wellbeing and mental health support available to students.

Responsibilities Include
  • Provide professional support and information for students, parents, carers and school communities that facilitate partnerships in decision making for enhancement of all students\' learning.
  • Use evidence-based intervention strategies to support young people experiencing challenges with mental health, and social and emotional wellbeing.
  • Provide therapeutic counselling and support through individual or group sessions to address mild to moderate mental health concerns.
  • Facilitate referrals to other allied health professionals and services and assist students and families to access this support.
  • Support school communities in responding to critical incidents and emergencies as a part of the school response team.
  • Develop and/or maintain appropriate data collection and confidential records 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 a educational setting, providing support to school, community and inter agency/networks relevant to the position.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply:
  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description

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


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