Department for Education
Job reference: 565599
Location: 5085 - LIGHTSVIEW
Job status: Casual
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why work with us:

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents, and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented Youth Support Worker to join our team on a casual basis. In this role, you will contribute to the social and educational development of students and support their integration into the community.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to the development of a supportive, safe, and educational setting for students at Wiltja Boarding by ensuring the implementation and maintenance of all official processes, systems, and procedures.
• Engage with students in a positive manner and ensure that student behaviour is addressed as required by Wiltja Boarding policies and processes in a highly collaborative and consistent manner.
• Ensure that issues or concerns are promptly raised with the Leadership team and that mandatory reporting is completed.
• Contribute to the social/personal skills and educational development of students with the implementation and delivery of programs that encourages education and recreation by supporting students understand their responsibilities and to develop positive relationships with others.
• Assist the development of an extensive health care program and in particular focus upon health and hygiene issues by monitoring of the emotional and physical needs of students and reporting issues promptly to the Leadership team.
• Support health administration procedures including the supervision and administering of medicine to students.
• Assist and support the effective running of Wiltja Boarding by actively engaging in the delivery of cleaning, catering, and laundry provision.
• Support the schooling of students by liaising with school staff and ensuring that students are prepared for attendance at school and are punctual in their movements to and from school and other activities.

Qualifications:

• Desirable a professional qualification in youth work, community services, or an allied field.
  
  

Special Conditions:

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. 

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

Enquiries:

Enquiries can be directed to Cheryl Arthur, Manager, via Tel: (08) 8359 - 4620 or Email: cheryl.arthur@sa.gov.au .

 

Application Instructions:

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, Employment Declaration, and a written statement of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached Position Description.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Note:

The Youth Support Worker Temporary Pool will remain active up until 7 December 2024. Applicants may submit their application of interest at any time during this period. Recommended applicants will be eligible for upcoming casual/term opportunities and may be contacted as they arise.

Applications close: 07/12/2024 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- OPS02 Youth Support Worker - Role Description.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.