Welfare Officer - Newcastle - Indiecollege

Description

Job Title: Welfare Officer

Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Indie College is a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers nationally recognised training.

We support young people and adults to re-engage back into education who may have disengaged or are impacted by various personal or health circumstances.

This position is designed for a motivated individual who is looking to develop their skillset in the youth and community services space.

You will be working closely with the Assistant Welfare Officer and Regional Manager and Lead Coach to support the wellbeing and welfare needs of students.

The welfare team provides opportunities for professional development and learning, allowing this role to be a stepping stone for growth within Indie and the broader community.

Core Workplace Objectives:

• Monitor and support the holistic wellbeing and welfare needs of students.
• Ensure students receive the social and emotional support required to develop knowledge, understanding and skills that support learning, positive behaviour and constructive social relationships.

Workplace Tasking & Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a main support person for Indie School senior school students aged 15 - 18 years.
• Facilitate student enrolment into Indie School, conduct interviews, and assist students and families to complete enrolment paperwork.
• Assess student needs, facilitate access and negotiate appropriate support and referral to services as required.
• Develop and implement structured welfare programs to support student wellbeing.
• Educate students about safe practices, how to seek further assistance and guidance across a range of welfare related matters.
• Identify, monitor, and develop intervention strategies for at-risk students.
• Liaise with students, carers/parents/guardians and other stakeholders to resolve student issues.
• Work closely with the administration support team to ensure compliance with the enrolment and withdrawal processes for students and record keeping requirements of the relevant department of education.
• Follow up enrolment enquiries and liaise with the Head of School to ensure that students are enrolled into the education program that best suits student educational needs and engagement levels.
• Liaise with the Head of School to provide training for teachers and support staff across welfare-related areas including how to respond to and manage a range of challenging situations.
• Pro-actively liaise with referring welfare agencies and schools to raise awareness of Indie School as an alternative registered school for students who find mainstream schooling too challenging.
• Provide monthly reports to Welfare Manager.

Requirements:

• Demonstrate experience and passion in the provision of individual support and working with young people.
• Have skills and experience in working with Microsoft Office (including Excel spreadsheets, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook).
• Have a high level of interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.

Education and Qualifications:

• A minimum qualification of Diploma in Community Services, Counselling, Youth Work, Social Science, Social Work or related discipline.
• Working with Children's Check
• Annual National Police Checks.

Benefits:

• Attractive PBI Salary packaging is on offer through Maxxia
• Uniform provided
• 15 days paid personal leave
• Paid parental leave provisions
• Company laptop and mobile phone provided
• Access to an Employee Assistant Program
• Locations all around Australia

Salary:

$55,000 - $65,000 per annum

Location:

Newcastle, NSW, Australia