Student Wellbeing Youth Worker (Replacement Position)

Trinity College is a multi-site, independent, co-educational Anglican College founded in a liberal educational tradition in northern Adelaide. We are open to all who want their children educated in a caring and Christian tradition regardless of economic status, ability or religious affiliation. We provide exceptional facilities, support inspirational and expert staff with a passion for education, and deliver an outstanding sense of community.
Trinity College employs Student Wellbeing Youth Workers to support students at risk in their social and emotional wellbeing and enhance engagement with student learning.
A replacement position exists within the Trinity Blakeview School. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated person to work as part of the Wellbeing Team to provide support to students at our Blakeview School. You will be well organised and have the ability to use initiative. This position is 5 x 7.5-hour days, term time only and until the end of the 2024 school year, with the desired arrangement of hours being 8:00am – 4:00pm.
Key accountabilities include:

• Supporting students with identified social and/or emotional difficulties
• Supporting and developing Student Wellbeing initiatives
• Developing alternate programmes for students
• Connecting with students in group or as individuals
• Promoting and developing broader community links
• Supporting the Christian Ethos of the College and be aware and participate in the College’s mandatory reporting policies

What you will need to succeed:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage professionally and by Trinity College Values
• An understanding of young people
• Empathy, patience and integrity
• Organisational skills
• Attention to detail

Qualified in one or more of the following:

• Certificate IV or Diploma Youth Work or Youth Justice
• Bachelor in Social Work or Psychology
• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child Protection) - Youth Specific stream.

Desirable:

• Work experience in the education/school sector, in particular student support
• Knowledge of College policies, procedures and work systems

Please be aware that the there are some mandatory conditions to meet before commencing employment, which include:

• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Agreeing to the Trinity College Child Safe Policies
• Training in Responding to Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect in Education and Care settings (

)
A copy of the job description can be seen as part of the online application process via the link. In the online application you will be asked to upload a cover letter and a resume and also to upload a video in response to a specific question.
How to apply:
To be considered for a position, please lodge your application by clicking 'Apply Now' below.
Online applications should be addressed to:
Mr Nick Hately
Head of Trinity College
The closing date for online applications is Tuesday 26 March, 2024 at 4pm, however, we reserve the right to progress or confirm applicants before this date.
Extra information:
For enquiries about the process and the role, please contact Stephen Rosier (Business Manager) .
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