Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker

Social Futures; Tweed Heads; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Social Futures in Tweed Heads is seeking a Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people within the headspace program. The role focuses on intake, risk assessment, referrals, and team collaboration to better access services.

You will work with clinical and community partners to understand cultures, contribute to case planning, and participate in meetings, while maintaining sensitive, respectful communication.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of factors contributing to positive mental health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and all young people.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in health, psychology, social work or related Social Science.
• Excellent written and spoken communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake and support services for young people including, triage, assessment and referrals
• Collaborate with the clinical team to share knowledge and insights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures and strengths.
• Support the Community Engagement Team in developing partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and community groups to improve access to headspace services.
• Monitor young people where risk is indicated.
• Participating in case coordination and review meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in health, psychology, social work or related Social Science

Job description

Salary: $46.70 - $46.70

Job Type: Contract

Location: Tweed Heads

Job Category: Community Services & Development

Social Futures is a leading community service organisation and registered community housing provider with 50 years’ experience creating positive social change. We work with communities, organisations and government to build inclusive communities where everyone is valued and supported.

headspace is funded by the National Youth Mental Health Foundation and the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing under the Youth Mental Health Initiative Program. headspace aims to building resilience in young people aged 12-25 years by delivering effective youth mental health services in partnership with young people, their families and their local communities.

The Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker is part of the headspace program team to offer support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Peoples using a Social and Emotional Wellbeing Framework.

Why join us?

• Meaningful work that makes a difference
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Competitive salary, salary packaging and wellness benefits

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide intake and support services for young people including, triage, assessment and referrals
• Collaborate with the clinical team to share knowledge and insights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island People’s cultures and strengths.
• Support the Community Engagement Team in developing close partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and community groups to improve access to headspace services.
• Monitor young people where risk is indicated.
• Participating in case coordination and review meetings.

What We’re Looking For

• Knowledge and understanding of factors that contribute to positive mental health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderand allotheryoung people.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in health, psychology, social work, social science or social welfare, health promotion or similar Social Science.
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with all people to ensure effective relationships

Social Futures considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977 (NSW)

This is an identified vacancy with a genuine occupational requirement for the position to be filled by a candidate who identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Social Futures is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. We actively encourage applications from key communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQSB+ people, and those with lived experience and expertise. We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage candidates to request reasonable adjustments if needed.

For more information about Social Futures please visit our website https://socialfutures.org.au/work-with-us/

For further information about the role, or to request adjustments to the recruitment process please contact Angie Vick on [e-mail]