Ed Support Level 1-range 3 Social Worker 1.0 Fte

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Education Support - Level 1, Range 3

**Occupation**:Health and allied health

**Location**:Hume - Greater Shepparton

**Reference**:1485700

**Location Profile**:

- Numurkah Secondary College is excited to invite you to be part of our growing College community.
- We are a co-educational College, situated approximately 30kms north of Shepparton. Numurkah is a town of approximately 4700 people. In years past, it has predominantly been a farming district, however the make-up of our community is changing. A number of our families fall into a low socio-economic category. Buses transport students to our school from the surrounding districts of Waaia, Tallygaroopna, Katunga, Strathmerton, Katamatite, Invergordon, Wunghnu and more.
- The College currently has a student population of approximately 260 students and our enrolments are increasing with an expected increase within the next few years.
- This year the College has launched a fresh and new approach to our delivery of curriculum, incorporating some vertical grouping and an increase in student voice. Our goal is to ensure that our classes meet the Victorian Curriculum and the needs of our cohort.
- The staff of Numurkah Secondary College are not only invested in delivering the best Teaching and Learning but are committed to ensuring that the Engagement of our students is high. In addition, the College has a well-established Wellbeing program, and this has been enhanced by the introduction of the Resilience Project in 2022. Our strategic intent is to support students to learn effectively and to develop positive attitudes and behaviours. We endeavour to provide a learning environment that will nurture personal development and establish a strong connection to the College.
- The challenges of becoming a lifelong learner, pursuing further study, successfully entering the workplace and being a responsible member of society face all students. The school staff assist students to meet these challenges and be not only responsible individuals who are able to relate to family, friends and colleagues, but informed citizens, who understand and can contribute to the community in which they live and the wider world around them.

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1**Experience and qualification in social work or other relevant field which includes individual counselling of teenagers (preferably experience in a school environment)

**SC2**The capacity to support health promotion program in a school environment

**SC3**A commitment to the College vision and values, initiatives and have high levels of personal energy and drive

**SC5**Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills,

**SC6**Demonstrate an ability to support coordination of the Wellbeing Team, and to work with all stakeholder to support effective outcomes

**Role**:

- Support the documentation of wellbeing processes and policies for the school
- Respond to wellbeing needs in accordance with the wellbeing processes and policies of the school.
- Respond to wellbeing referrals and allocate them appropriately amongst the wellbeing team
- Identify, assess, guide and provide individual counselling for students at educational or personal risk including case management where appropriate
- Coordinate and conduct small group programs to support wellbeing education and development of students.
- Conduct observations and assessments of student social and emotional needs, and provide reports in support of potential Disability Inclusion Profiles
- Liaise and disseminate information for students engaged with wellbeing to relevant teachers and college staff including Principal team, Year Level Leaders and Classroom teachers.
- Attend Care Team meetings for students with significant mental health concerns or living in out of home care.
- Record thorough case notes on compass system and store or share in accordance with wellbeing processes
- Facilitate and coordinate referrals and appointments for External Psychologists and external providers after consultation
- Make appropriate referrals for parents/guardians/families to external agencies based upon their needs
- Identify relevant PD to enhance the skills of the wellbeing team in consultation with Principal Team
- Participate in weekly wellbeing team meetings as required
- Identify, source and facilitate relevant programs to support wellbeing needs of students and college e.g. peer support
- Support the Student Wellbeing Coordinator to promote the Respectful Relationships program. Work with curriculum leaders, subschools and others to run programs, events, raise awareness and promote mental health.

**Responsibilities**:

- The Numurkah Secondary College Wellbeing Team Vision Statement states that ¿Our school community provides social, emotional and educational support to maximize students' potential and learning opportunities. This vision provides the prism through which the team su