Senior Social Worker - Darling Downs South West Region (Southern Downs Cluster)
Education (Organisation site)
Darling Downs South West Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Make a difference in Queensland's educational outcomes and provide mental health and wellbeing support to students! Join Our Team of Wellbeing Professionals in the Southern Downs! Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives? We are excited to offer dedicated professionals the opportunity to join our wellbeing services team in schools in the Warwick area. If you’re a social worker with a commitment to supporting students through their challenges, we want to hear from you!
Job details
Position status: Permanent
Position type: Flexible-full-time, Flexible-part-time, Full-time, Part-time
Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification: PO4
Workplace Location: Darling Downs - Maranoa, South West Qld, Toowoomba region
We are seeking a skilled individual to contribute to our school-based support teams. As a senior member of these teams, you'll provide evidence-based counselling interventions for children from prep through to Year 12 with mild to moderate mental health concerns. The students you'll be working with will be varied in presentation but may benefit from interventions to support them in developing emotional literacy skills, improving distress tolerance, managing their mood, and supporting their interpersonal relationships. A knowledge of various counselling interventions will be necessary in this role.
Additionally, you will be expected to deliver broader social, emotional and wellbeing services across schools via group work, whole year psychoeducation, and whole of school wellbeing strategies.
A key aspect to your success will be your capacity to work with school staff and families to assist them in their understanding of the needs of students. Working collaboratively with key community organisations to link students and families to services will ensure holistic supports are provided.
As a Senior in the team, you would bring a high level of technical expertise to the social work role and delivery of services in your schools, and a desire to mentor and support the development of other social workers in the team.
Your role will not only enhance educational outcomes but also shape the future prospects of our students. You will collaborate with a dynamic support team and receive clinical and technical guidance from our regional wellbeing supervisors.
About You
We are looking for candidates who:
* Thrive in a role with a varied caseload, particularly therapeutic interventions for mental health concerns.
* Bring experience in a similar role, with a background in working with young people considered a strong advantage.
* Are highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of working both autonomously and as part of a team.
Why Join Us?
* Flexibility: Choose from full-time or part-time options and enjoy the opportunity to accrue time off during term time to take during school holidays.
* Professional Development: Engage in specialised growth and learning opportunities.
* Financial Benefits: Enjoy a 12.5% superannuation rate and salary packaging options.
* Wellbeing Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program and other supportive Department programs.
* Equipment Provided: Receive a laptop, mobile phone, and access to a fleet vehicle for school travel.
* Location: Work in the picturesque Southern Downs, known for its rich history and community spirit.
Interested? To Apply:
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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