Student Wellbeing Worker (SWW) *School Terms Only* 40weeks - Growth-Minded Organization - Part-Time

Permanent part-time | 20 hours/week (days and hours to be negotiated) In School Term Only (ie. 40 x weeks per year).

Join us in making a tangible impact within your community. This opportunity is centered around two local primary schools located in the southern region of Penrith. The position entails diverse responsibilities tailored to each school's unique needs for a Student Wellbeing Worker. Tasks range from overseeing playground and lunchtime activities to providing support for parents/carers. This role is designed to complement the specialised social and emotional wellbeing initiatives within the school. Your involvement will extend into classrooms and playgrounds, where you'll actively contribute to fostering students' resilience and overall wellbeing. A Certificate IV in Youth Work or Community Services is essential for this position.

This role is for school terms only which works out to be 40weeks a year. Suitable for those looking for part-time work around family, study or other commitments.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

• Cert IV Youth Work or Community Work or equivalent
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs
• Experience providing referrals and one-to-one assistance 
• Current NSW Drivers License and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
• Working With Childrens and National Police Check.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide support to students where students approach the SWW
• Respond to referrals from school staff to provide student support
• Support whole school well-being initiatives
• Support students in their learning and play environments
• Conduct home visits 
• Refer students and their families to specialist services
• Attend relevant Interagencies and develop referral network
• Share referral and interagency resources with school staff and community
• Maintain a current working knowledge of issues impacting on children 
• Engage in consultation strategies to ensure the SWW program is meeting the needs of the school community
• To adhere to the policies and procedures of Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services (NCNS) including Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct
• To operate within and promote the core values in NSW Public Schools, and adhere to all school policies and procedures.
• Undertake training as required
• Tasks as directed by NCNS Operations Manager or School Principal

Applying for the Position:  Please view detailed position description on our Website: NepeanCommunity.org.au/Careers, please download PDF and Job Packs here.

The JOB PACK on WEBSITE will include Nepeancommunity.org.au/careers

• An information sheet “Applying for a Job at NCNS”
• Job Application Form
• Selection Criteria
• Position Description for the job

Applications consists of three (3) parts:

1. The Job Application Form in the Job Pack. Please complete this form – making sure you provide your daytime phone number.
2. Your Resume - Your resume should include a brief work history. A list of previous employers, how long you worked for each employer and a summary of the main duties performed. You should also include your educational qualifications, short courses etc.
3. Addressing the Selection Criteria - Please provide either dot points or a brief one paragraph response to each item in the Selection Criteria, this could include examples from your previous roles, describing how your experience, skills and knowledge enable you to meet the criteria.             

Submitting your application: 

Your application must be submitted by close of business (5.00 pm) on the closing date. Applications received after that date may not be considered.  Email your application to: [email protected]

Applications Close Friday 17th May 5pm