Social Worker/Allied Health Professional 0.6 – 0.8 FTE (time fraction negotiable). Ed Support Level 1-Range 3

Job Description

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: FTE 0.6 – 0.8 Ongoing (time fraction negotiable)

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

 

Location Profile 

Beaumaris Secondary College is a newly established 7-12 secondary school, located in the leafy bayside suburb of Beaumaris in close proximity to the bay, a marine sanctuary and nature reserves. The excellent sporting facilities on site are part of a developing relationship with the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC). The community and family partnerships are vital for the success of the school. This transforms the identity of a community and builds on our local connections that welcomes everyone. A place where we have high aspirations and expectations of our students, families, school and community. 

 

Beaumaris Secondary College’s teaching and learning vision “We learn purposefully by cultivating curiosity, being reflective and making real-world connections.” Our mission is “To inspire students to become critical global citizens.” A commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence across a diverse and engaging curriculum, both in and outside the classroom, which is inclusive and responsive to the diversity of learners. A significant focus will be on matching pedagogy to learning spaces and employing highly capable, collaborative and creative staff to ensure that the teaching and learning is of the highest calibre. The learning community will be: 

• Research and evidence based with a mix of creative, practical and inquiry-based learning. 
• Project based learning experiences, reflecting the world around them. 
• Differentiated, personalised and challenging for all students. 
• Collaborative and develop independent learners.  

 

Beaumaris Secondary College will support students to make healthy choices and have opportunities throughout the curriculum programme and extra-curricular activities to participate and learn the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle. We value our unique local environment. Beaumaris Secondary College will foster and develop our sense of place in the world as global citizens who can contribute within the wider context of sustainability and environmental stewardship. We aim for our students to understand their personal agency and group capacity to contribute to our world in a positive, honest, and sustainable way with responsibility, pride and integrity.

 

Selection Criteria: 

SC1 Demonstrated experience in the initiation, development and implementation of programs, strategies and interventions to foster resilience in children and young people.

SC2 Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategies that address the physical, social and emotional needs of young people, as well as strengthening attendance and engagement, in support of their learning growth.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to be responsive to the needs of young people as they might arise during the course of a school day.

SC4 Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team to support students with complex academic, behavioural and wellbeing needs, including relationship building with community organisations.

SC5 Ability to build the capacity of others to support student wellbeing through professional learning activities including wellbeing support staff and teachers.

SC6 Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with staff, students, parents, and external providers.

 

Role

The Social Worker/Allied Health Professional will work closely with the Student Wellbeing team, Leading Teachers – House Leaders team and the Principal Team at Beaumaris Secondary College to provide high-level support services to improve student wellbeing and learning outcomes and undertake advanced wellbeing interventions to support students within the school. The focus of this role will be supporting students at risk, their families and internal and external systems of care and processes. 

 

Beaumaris Secondary College values a culture of collaboration and staff work together to grow and enhance the culture of wellbeing and learning of our college. You will work alongside our Head of Wellbeing Services, Mental Health Practitioner and Counsellor. Generally, all working hours are conducted within the school terms and you will not be required to work in the school holidays unless negotiated with the Principal Team in the case of a specific need. 

 

Education Support Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field, such as capability building for teachers around mental health and wellbeing of students. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require some guidance and direction from senior management. 

 

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs relating to engagement and attendance, including collaborating with families, external professionals, and agencies when appropriate, whilst managing the associated risks. 
• Undertake individual and/or small group therapeutic interventions with students to assist them in enhancing their capacity to self-manage their social, emotional and educational needs.
• Collaborate with Student Wellbeing team, Leading Teachers- House Leaders and Attendance officers in accordance with existing processes and procedures for responding to long term absences, school refusal and disengagement from education. 
• Provide information, feedback and advice to the Leading Teachers- House Leaders regarding individual student’s needs, issues and concerns that will assist engagement in their learning programs. 
• Maintain appropriate confidential records and provide written and oral reports in accordance with DET and school policies. 
• Provide professional learning and consultation to others, such as teachers and other school wellbeing staff, to build the capacity of the college to improve students’ wellbeing, learning and developmental outcomes. 
• Liaise with other Department areas (including Secondary School Nurses, Student Support Service officers and Disability Inclusion staff) and external service providers with a view to optimising service access for at risk students and where relevant their families. 
• Maintain professional standards and continued professional learning, including attending professional development activities throughout the year. 
• Meet relevant policies and legislative requirements in relation to student health information and privacy. 
• Other duties consistent with qualifications and experience as required by the Principal.

 

Who May Apply

It is a requirement that applicants hold qualifications as a Social Work to be eligible for accreditation within their relevant professional body, the Australian Association of Social Workers. Ideally, we are seeking a Social Worker however would consider other allied health professionals with relevant qualifications, experience and appropriate registration. Applicants will need, at minimum, to hold a Bachelor qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or similar Allied Health qualification.

 

Required

• Applicants must be qualified as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse or occupational therapist. Specifically:
• For Psychologists, applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA
• For Mental Health Nurses, applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA and hold a postgraduate qualification in mental health
• For Social Workers, applicants must be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
• For Occupational Therapists applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrated direct counselling experience
• A current Working With Children Check.

Desirable

• For Psychology applicants, specialisation in educational and/or developmental psychology.
• For Mental Health Nurse applicants, holding a Mental Health Nurse Credential and membership with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
• For Social Work applicants, membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and an Accredited Social Worker Trade Mark.
• For Occupational Therapy applicants, a Better Access to Mental Health Endorsement.

 

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]

 

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department’s exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

 

DE Values

The department’s employees commit to upholding the department’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department’s Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

 

Other Information 

• All staff employed by the department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department’s Human Resources website at  http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

It is a requirement that applicants hold qualifications as a Social Work to be eligible for accreditation within their relevant professional body, the Australian Association of Social Workers. Ideally, we are seeking a Social Worker however would consider other allied health professionals with relevant qualifications, experience and appropriate registration. Applicants will need, at minimum, to hold a Bachelor qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or similar Allied Health qualification.

 

Please ensure that your application includes:

• A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
• A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section.
• Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who can attest to the claims made in your application.

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.