Learning Supporter (Youth Worker)

Compass Catholic Community is a fee-free senior secondary school for young people aged 17-24 who have not thrived in mainstream schooling and are looking to reengage with their education.  We are moving into our third year of operation, and we are continuing to grow in our community numbers.

Compass Catholic Community is a part of The Northern Adelaide Education and Community Services Village, which seeks to be a welcoming, inclusive and meaningful place for the Northern region. 

The Learning Supporter is a hands-on student support role and is part of the Compass broader team who work to facilitate student learning and engagement.  This is done in partnership with the Wellbeing Lead, Curriculum Lead, the Learning Facilitators (Teachers) and all other staff at Compass Catholic Community.  You will work directly and regularly with students to assist, support, and coach on their learning journeys, formulating and reviewing shared plans.  In addition, you will support students' side-by-side to meet their own wellbeing and practical needs. 

As a Learning Supporter, you will have the ability to: 

• Provide Wellbeing support to students, through a student- and growth-focused lens.
• Participate in curriculum development where relevant to Wellbeing and liaise with members of staff to develop and manage specific learning approaches in order to best meet the needs of students.
• Provide practical support and assist students to access appropriate support services, as well as formatting shared plans for longer term support. 

To be successful in this role you will have experience with and passion for working with young people in growth-focused, positive and professional ways. You will have high levels of skill and experience working with students who have disengaged from mainstream learning and employment environments. An appropriate Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, Counselling or another relevant field is essential. 

This is a permanent 1.0 FTE 43 Week ESO position at Compass Catholic Community and is offered in accordance with the SA Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2024. The successful candidate will be expected to undergo our screening process. 

Further information regarding employment opportunities at Compass Catholic Community can be found by visiting our website: www.compass.catholic.edu.au

Applications should be submitted in PDF format with a completed Applicant Declaration form and emailed to info@compass.catholic.edu.au

Applications Close 5pm, Wednesday, 1st May 2024 

Compass Catholic Community is committed to providing a child safe and friendly environment.  

Compass Catholic Community is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply.