Welfare Officer

Introduction

Indie School provides students theopportunity to learn in a supportiveenvironment using individualised learning and education plans tailored to each students own education and life circumstances. Smaller class sizes allow students greater opportunity to identify their strengths and work to improve areas in which they lack confidence.

The greatest difference between Indie School and many other alternative education settings is that ourfoundations lie in Adult Education philosophies. Choice independence mutual respect and accountability all have a significant role to return for higher levels of self-responsibility thestudents can enjoy some greater freedoms.

Description

Due to the continued growth of Indie School Newcastle Indie is seeking to appoint an additional full-time Welfare Officer to further strengthen our student support team.

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 Head of Schoolto support the wellbeing and welfare needs of the 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 the 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

Establish and maintain a database of referral agencies and attend regular welfare sector networking events.

Skills And Experiences

For this position with our company applicants must :

For this position with our company applicants must be willing and able to provide :

Benefits of Indie :

Remuneration :

If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Erin Reemst Welfare Manager via email ()

Applications close on 14 October applications will be reviewed upon submission and applicants may be interviewed and appointed prior to this date.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

JAVA / J2EE,Apparel Merchandising,Community Services,Claims Investigation,Logistics Coordination

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1