Casual Social Worker

Casual position through to 16 September 2022Opportunity for a dedicated Social Worker to work with a collaborative team of professionals0.4-0.6 FTE (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday), 8:30am - 4:36pm Sacred Heart College is a proud, dynamic and high performing school community with strong traditions, rich history and a deep sense of community and welcome. Our Catholic identity is best exemplified through a program of education that encourages students and staff to pursue the Mercy values of compassion, justice, respect, hospitality, service and courage. Living the Sacred Heart Way is identified through a whole school environment whereby the gospel imperative is lived, spirituality is nurtured and Catholic faith shared and strengthened.Strategy 2021 and Beyond articulates our vision of educating girls in the Mercy tradition to make a difference in our changing world. Key elements of the strategy focus on opportunities to reimagine learning that enables members of our school community to be creative, self-directed and critical thinkers, who are inspired to learn, whose natural inquisitiveness is nurtured and who strive for excellence.THE POSITION Under the direction of the Inclusion and Diversity Leader, the Social Worker is responsible for the implementation of initiatives aimed at promoting and protecting student wellbeing through prevention and intervention and working with students and families requiring support.  The Social Worker works as part of a team to empower and enable all students to flourish in an inclusive, engaging and mutually respectful environment.Please refer to the position description and supporting documentation attached to the advertisement for further information.WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORThe successful candidate may be an experienced Social Worker looking for variety in their career, through to a dynamic and switched-on graduate with solid placement experience. We’re looking for someone who is Social Work qualified, can hit the ground running, and can work both collaboratively and individually to achieve the best outcomes for our students.EssentialTertiary qualifications in Social Work and (preferably) registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)Experience liaising with community service organisations, government agencies, specialist program administrators and other external bodiesDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholdersWell-developed ability to communication with young people in particularStrong computer and technical skillsDesirableExperience in delivering wellbeing services in an educational or youth settingAccreditation in Mental Health, or additional study/experience in youth mental healthProfessional Industry membership, or involvement in relevant networkAll employees are subject to appropriate employment and compliance checks prior to and during employment. This position requires a current Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check. Classification is Casual ESS Level 3 ($50.80 per hour) in accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018.APPLICATION PROCESSApplications must be submitted electronically and include:a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above, anda resume and can be addressed to Ms Anna Negro, Principal.Candidates viewing this advertisement on external websites such as Seek must visit the advertisement on the College website to access the position description and attachments. Please note, applications sent directly to a member of the College will not be accepted.While the College appreciates agencies may have suitable candidates for this position, we are unable to accept agency resumés.This position requires an ASAP commencement. Applications will be assessed as they come through, and the advertising will close when a suitable candidate is found.Sacred Heart College Geelong actively promotes and highly values the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all studentsPosition DescriptionSHC Culture AUD Australia - VIC Geelong & Great Ocean Road Geelong 3220