<p><strong>Youth / Social Worker</strong></p><p>St Francis Flexible School works with young people who are disengaged from mainstream education with the aim of re-engaging them in creative, meaningful and intentional learning. Our schools work with young people through a trauma informed approach respectful to the educational needs of each learner.</p><p>The purpose of a Flexible School is to provide young people with a varied and holistic set of learning experiences supporting them to identify and pursue an individual transition to adulthood, employment, further education and training and social connectedness.</p><p><br /><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p><p>We are looking for a Youth/Social Worker to join our team, working at our Hobart campus.  We have a role commencing as soon as possible.</p><ul><li>You will be employed on an ongoing basis, and you will be employed under the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.  Salary will be Wellbeing Level 3 $80,722 to $92,859 per annum depending on qualifications and experience, plus $5,000 Hard to Staff Allowance.</li></ul><p>The Youth/Social Worker reports to the Principal or delegate. The Youth/Social Worker supports and leads:</p><ul><li>effective learning and teaching programs for young people in both middle and senior phases of secondary education.</li><li>physical health and emotional wellbeing of the young people.</li><li>development and implementation of the schools strategic and operational plans regarding the function of your role as youth/social worker.</li><li>maintenance of a supportive and inclusive school environment.</li><li>relationships with the school, staff, students and their families, industry, and community organisations in relation to planning, actions and achieving outcomes.</li><li>young people to engage with relevant external agencies through appropriate referral pathways and stakeholder meetings.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>To view the Position Description, please </strong><a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/STFYSW01/assets/27567073" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>Click Here.</u></strong></a><br /> </p><p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL:</strong></p><ul><li>A Working with Vulnerable People Registration (or able to obtain)</li><li>Current driver’s licence (essential) </li></ul><p><strong>HIGHLY DESIRABLE:</strong></p><ul><li>An understanding of and commitment to principles of social justice</li><li>Understanding of current youth/social work practice, trends and issues in service provision to marginalised young people particularly within the alternate education sector</li><li>Sound level of verbal and written communication skills, including participating in meeting processes, report writing and negotiation skills</li><li>Skills in computing (especially word processing, Internet) and skills, or the ability to develop skills in database</li><li>Proven ability to work autonomously and in an integrated manner as a member of a multi-disciplinary team</li><li>Qualifications at Degree, Diploma or Certificate level with Social Work/Youth Work experience (or working towards a qualification) or equivalent life experience</li><li>Previous experience in the youth sector with knowledge and understanding of the local First Nations communities</li></ul><p> <strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:</strong></p><ul><li>Edmund Rice charism</li><li>Small group sizes with a flexible approach to learning</li><li>Induction, Wellbeing and Professional Development Opportunities</li><li>Dedicated support to assist new youth workers</li><li>Great team environment</li></ul><p><br /><strong>HOW TO APPLY: (Please upload documents in PDF format) </strong></p><p>To apply, please click apply to access our external application portal <a href="https://www.flexi.edu.au/work-with-us/job-opportunities/#internal-nav" rel="nofollow">Job Opportunities - Flexible Schools</a>. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and why you are suitable for this role.</p><p>For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Nicole Moore, Human Resources Advisor, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd. via email <a href="mailto:nicole.moore&#64;flexi.edu.au" rel="nofollow"><u>nicole.moore&#64;flexi.edu.au</u></a> or 0461 499 811</p><p><strong> Applications close Wednesday 9 April 2025 at 3pm (AEST)</strong></p><p><i>The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working with Vulnerable People Registration).</i></p><p><i>All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.</i></p><p><i>Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.</i></p><p><i>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</i></p><p><i>Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</i><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><u> </u></strong></p><p> </p><p><br /> </p><p> </p>