Social Worker

12 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Education Directorate Full time $90,000 - $110,000 per year

Details: Wellbeing in Schools (WINS) Program: The WINS team delivers school-based social work services with a focus on providing services at the targeted, selected and universal interventions. The WINS team work closely with school staff to identify the needs of their students and work collaboratively to improve student attendance, engagement in learning and wellbeing outcomes. The WINS team works in partnership with community organisations to deliver psychosocial support for students and families, particularly those with complex and ongoing support needs.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in working with children and families and have a strong understanding of support options available in the ACT. They will be able to work independently and part of a team as well as have excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills. They will have the skills and capacity to impact positively on student outcomes through their delivery of psychosocial interventions in collaboration with students, families and the interprofessional team.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Mandatory:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Social Work
  • A minimum of 2 years (HP2) or 3 years (HP3), post-qualifying experience.
  • Membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers or eligibility for membership
  • Current drivers licence essential, including access to a private vehicle for work purposes.
  • Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra )

Highly desirable:

  • Relevant experience in education or a related area.
  • A comprehensive knowledge of youth services and programs in the ACT, and established connections with the ACT Youth and Community Sector.

Notes: This position is available at a HP2 or HP3 level depending on applicant's experience. All positions will be provided support appropriate to the HP level, and clinical supervision requirements. The successful applicant may be asked to work across the Canberra region. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

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