Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker

**Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker (SEWB)**:

- Posted: 28/01/2025
- Closing Date: 11/02/2025
- Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
- Location: Lismore
- Job Category: Community Services & Development

An exciting opportunity exists to step into a role in our expanded headspace Services in the Lismore Community. **This is an identified role, working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young People on Bundjalung Country.**

Embarking on a career journey with Social Futures means becoming part of a mission that goes beyond just a job. We are a voice for social change in regional Australia, with a history spanning over 47 years. In this rewarding role in our headspace programs, you will have the opportunity to build engagement and awareness about mental health and wellbeing of Young People in our local community.

From supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young People one-on-one to delivering small groups this role is diverse and meaningful.

This position is a great opportunity to step into which has a focus on providing supports to Young People and their families. Here’s how it will help transform your career:

- Building your skills in delivering Social and Emotional Wellbeing supports to Young People and their families.
- Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team providing holistic supports to Young People and their families.
- Broaden your skill set through diverse and meaningful work

At Social Futures, we believe in the value of your voice, and we are dedicated to making positive changes every day. We’ve got your back in providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, one that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. Here, your wellbeing matters to us.

Among the benefits, we offer flexible working options, access to ongoing learning and development, generous salary packaging options, a staff well-being program, and the opportunity to bank additional days leave per year. Additionally, we prioritise safety and uphold that Social Futures isn’t just a workplace; it’s a community.

Here, we believe in inclusivity, integrity, and learning. Why you’ll like working with us:

- Your voice will be valued and heard in our mission to support positive social change
- You’ll be part of a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment where we celebrate individuality
- We prioritise your wellbeing, with benefits such as External Supervision, flexible working options
- **Aboriginality. Social Futures considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977 (NSW)**:

- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in health, psychology, social work, social science or social welfare, health promotion or similar Social Science
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people with mental health, alcohol and other drug, and other social issues.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating and facilitating youth programs, events and activities within an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community setting.

**We are proud to announce that we have received recognition as an accredited Great Workplace by WRK+. Our amazing team makes our workplace special.**

Social Futures is a Rainbow tick accredited organisation and an equal opportunity employer and actively recruit from key communities; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQSB+, people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Working with Children and a National Police Check are mandatory requirements for all staff.

**How to Apply**:
**Applications close**_11 February. _**However, please note that we will be reviewing applicants and conducting interviews prior to the closing date.**

For more information about Social Futures please visit our website:
For further information, please contact **_Jackie Scales_** on**_0429 937 615_**

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