Education Support Worker - Children In Residential Care

Job description
Our Vision for 2026: Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems.

• Eaglemont Office, Wurundjeri Country
• Part time (0.5EFT), Fixed term (12 months)
• Base Salary of $79K + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

The Opportunity
Our Children in Residential Care (CIRC) program provide therapeutic education related support service for school-aged children and young people residing in Berry Street’s Northern Residential Care Program.
The team are committed to providing support to young people who may have become disengaged from mainstream education or experienced sustained periods of absence from school.
The best interests of children and young people will guide all decision-making when considering support options to ensure a tailored response. We provide flexible educational plans to allow for different learning styles and academic levels.
Key Responsibilities
The primary objectives of the role includes the following:

• Providing Education Support to young people aged 10-17 years old, that reside in Residential Care and who struggle with engaging mainstream education
• Assisting young people with access to appropriate education, training and employment services and pathways
• Positively engaging with high risk young people who have complex needs and behaviours
• Understanding the impacts of trauma, abuse and neglect on a young person's capacity to engage with education

About You

• A tertiary qualification in Education or a Welfare related field (or you are currently studying).
• Experienced with working with young people with complex needs and the ability to achieve positive outcomes
• A sound knowledge of education delivery for young people with complex educational needs, including the implementation of Individual Learning plans
• Strong communicator with the capacity to be an interface between the education and welfare sectors

Are You Across Our Berry Street Benefits?

• Above award salaries & allowances
• $15,800.00 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• 10 weeks paid parental leave + other generous leave conditions!
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family

How to Apply
Please submit applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position via the Apply Now link below.
Queries to Matthew Telgenkamp, Team Leader (Residential Care) - Complex Case Management on 0429 602 130 .
Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to a comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Job no: NMNK6
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