Social Worker (Social Worker)

Catholic Education Western Australia; Manning Point; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Pius X Catholic Primary School is seeking a compassionate School Social Worker to support student wellbeing across Pre-K to Year 6. You will work with students, families and staff, delivering counselling, and collaborating with external agencies to strengthen belonging and resilience.

As part of our Catholic ethos, you will apply trauma-informed practice and evidence-based interventions, building partnerships and resources that enhance school-home connections and outcomes for every child.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with students, families and staff to support student wellbeing.
• Experience delivering evidence-based interventions, including individual and small-group counselling to support students' social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and contemporary wellbeing approaches. Experience with Berry Street Education Model BSEM, URSTRONG and Kimochis is highly regarded.
• Ability to work within CEWA and St Pius X policies, procedures, guidelines and child safeguarding requirements, including the CEWA Child Safe Framework.
• Capacity to collaborate with leadership, staff, families and external agencies to develop proactive wellbeing initiatives and positive student outcomes.
• Ability to foster positive relationships, resilience, emotional regulation, social competence and belonging.
• Experience creating resources and communications that support student wellbeing and strengthen school-home partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Enhance student wellbeing and support families within the school community.
• Collaborate with students, families, staff and external agencies to foster wellbeing.
• Strengthen relationships and contribute to a culture of belonging, care and inclusion.
• Maintain high professional and ethical standards and uphold the Catholic ethos.

Skills

Partnership building

Counselling experience

Trauma-informed practice

Policy compliance

Collaboration with external agencies

Relationship building

Resource creation

Education

Bachelor/Master in Social Work

AASW membership eligibility

Catholic school accreditation readiness

Job description

Position Details

St Pius X Catholic Primary School is a vibrant, single-stream co-educational school catering for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.

Our school is supported by a strong and connected community, with valued partnerships between the school, Parish, School Advisory Council, P&F and families.

Our motto, "Faith and Friendship," reflects the culture and values of our school. Guided by our SEARCH values and the teachings of Jesus, we are committed to nurturing the spiritual, academic, social and emotional growth of every child. We strive to create an environment where students feel known, valued and supported to achieve their potential.

We are seeking a compassionate, proactive and highly relational School Social Worker to enhance student wellbeing and support families within our Catholic school community. As an integral member of staff, the successful applicant will work collaboratively with students, families, staff and external agencies to foster wellbeing, strengthen relationships and contribute to a culture of belonging, care and inclusion.

The successful applicant will be a reflective practitioner who demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, maintains high professional and ethical standards, and is committed to supporting the Catholic ethos and mission of St Pius X Catholic Primary School.

Applicants Should Provide Evidence Of The Following

• Support for the vision of St Pius X by contributing to a nurturing, inclusive and faith-centred environment where every child is known, valued and empowered to flourish
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with students, families and staff to support student wellbeing
• Experience delivering evidence-based interventions, including individual and small-group counselling to support students' social, emotional and behavioural needs
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and contemporary wellbeing approaches. Experience with Berry Street Education Model BSEM, URSTRONG and Kimochis is highly regarded
• Ability to work within CEWA and St Pius X policies, procedures, guidelines and child safeguarding requirements, including the CEWA Child Safe Framework
• Capacity to collaborate with leadership, staff, families and external agencies to develop proactive wellbeing initiatives and positive student outcomes
• Ability to foster positive relationships, resilience, emotional regulation, social competence and belonging
• Experience creating resources and communications that support student wellbeing and strengthen school-home partnerships

Qualifications Required

To be considered for this opportunity, potential candidates must be practising Catholics and enthusiastic educators committed to the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education.

You must also have

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Social Work or similar
• Eligibility for membership of AASW
• Accreditation to Work in a Catholic school or willingness to work towards this

Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check.