Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people?

Join the team at Doxa School Bendigo, where wellbeing support is at the heart of everything we do. This is a hands-on, community-focused role, working directly with students and families to support their social and emotional wellbeing.

Why Join Us?

• 7 weeks of leave per year – enjoy a great work-life balance.
• Full-time, ongoing position (0.8 FTE negotiable).
• Unique school-based role – work in classrooms, not in an office.
• Be part of the school community – collaborate with teachers, engage with students and families.
• Flexible and proactive environment – we value adaptability to meet student needs.
• Work within a supportive Wellbeing Team – collaborate on initiatives that enhance student mental health and resilience.
• Facilitate proactive group programs – facilitate SEL topics such as mental health, healthy relationships and drug and alcohol education.

About the Role

Doxa School Bendigo is seeking an experienced and compassionate Wellbeing Worker to provide counselling support, case management, advocacy, and community engagement for students and their families. You will work holistically, considering each student in their whole person growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide counselling and case management for students.
• Protect students from harm and abuse through intervention and safety planning.
• Develop and implement plans and facilitate referrals to external services.
• Work collaboratively with the Wellbeing Team to support student needs.
• Align work with tiered models of intervention.
• Address structural and systemic issues that impact student wellbeing.

About you:

We welcome applications from:

• Qualified Social Workers.
• Youth Workers who have relevant experience and are working towards a Social Work qualification.
• Other relevant qualification (with extensive experience and appropriate registration) 

About Doxa School Bendigo

Doxa School Bendigo is a Catholic Flexible Learning Setting committed to re-engaging young people in education. Our student-centered approach is based on four key pillars:

• Catholic Identity
• Choice Theory
• Trauma-Sensitive Practice
• Social and Emotional Learning

We create a supportive and inclusive environment where students can flourish academically and personally.

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CES Ltd)

CES Ltd is situated in Central and North Eastern Victoria, home to 52 Catholic schools educating 19,750 students in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. We are committed to working in partnership with schools, students and families, providing innovation and excellence in education; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller vibrant communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality.

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety

CES Ltd embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the key selection criteria within the Position Description.

Applications close on Sunday, 16th February 2025

If you are interested in learning more about Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd or registering for future opportunities please visit our website here. For application assistance, please review our application guide here.

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