School Social Worker – Student Wellbeing & Engagement

Tasmania Government; Riverside; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport discounts

Wellbeing Connect

Job summary

The Tasmanian Government seeks a DECYP School Social Worker to join North West teams, providing evidence-based wellbeing, mental health, relationships and restorative justice services in schools.

You will work within a multidisciplinary Student Wellbeing and Support Team, collaborating with school psychologists, speech pathologists and health nurses, to boost student engagement and achievement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification/program accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment.
• Driver’s licence is desirable.
• Full member of AASW or eligible for membership is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Be part of an innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary student support service.
• Provide services including personal safety and wellbeing, mental health, relationships, conflict resolution and restorative justice.
• Contribute to building the capacity of school communities to improve students’ access, participation, and achievement.

Education

AASW-accredited qualification

RWVP registration (Tasmania)

Driver's licence (Desirable)

AASW membership (Desirable)

Job description

The Tasmanian Government seeks a DECYP School Social Worker to join North West teams, providing evidence-based wellbeing, mental health, relationships and restorative justice services in schools.

You will work within a multidisciplinary Student Wellbeing and Support Team, collaborating with school psychologists, speech pathologists and health nurses, to boost student engagement and achievement.