Wellbeing Counsellor

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (see more jobs from this school)

North Parramatta, NSW 


Counsellors / Psychologists

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 17 November 2019


The Wellbeing Counsellor is accountable for supporting the Diocese's Strategic Intent of improving learning outcomes for all students by focusing on student wellbeing.

<p>We&nbsp;are seeking&nbsp;a collaborative&nbsp;and skilled individual&nbsp;who will&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;a range of services. As part of this position, you will deliver high level advice and proactivity in the area of supporting learning and teaching. You will work in collaboration with&nbsp;teachers in learning spaces and&nbsp;partner&nbsp;with the leadership team.</p> <p>The Wellbeing&nbsp;Counsellor&nbsp;is accountable for:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">Collaborating with schools and other professionals to promote school wide mental health and wellbeing initiatives</li> <li dir="ltr">Engaging families to support their child and to strengthen home-school partnerships</li> <li dir="ltr">Providing individual and group counselling services to students</li> <li dir="ltr">Liaising with external agencies and professionals to enhance student support</li> <li dir="ltr">Supporting leaders and staff to respond effectively to student welfare</li> <li dir="ltr">Collaborating with key stakeholders to design personalised plans for students</li> </ul> <p>The ideal candidate will:</p> <ul> <li>Be a registered psychologist or a social worker eligible for membership of the&nbsp;&nbsp;Australian Association of Social Workers</li> <li>Have the capacity to make a significant contribution within schools to matters related to student welfare and wellbeing</li> <li>Have demonstrated evidence based professionally informed judgment in dealing with sensitive issues</li> <li>Have demonstrated capacity to engage students, parents and teachers in the counselling process</li> <li>Have demonstrated capability to facilitate parent and care-giver education</li> <li>Be supportive&nbsp;of Catholic ethos</li> </ul> <p><strong>The Organisation</strong></p> <p>Catholic Education within the Diocese of Parramatta provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment in its primary and secondary schools and for early learning and out of school hours care centres in western Sydney. One of the largest employers in western Sydney, Catholic Education's recruitment, selection and appointment processes reflect its purpose and intent, and that is to provide quality Catholic schooling by strengthening the professional lives of staff, and to improve the learning outcomes for each student within a Catholic faith community.</p> <p>Further information can be found below:</p> <p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtXAtvOcjNDycIGcLtQprM3PiuhMKIARP8yy8F7Rnl_ytwlyRE8xXnZZdxxH0TdFhL12ZROUkRRhsICq5YOfHMP7lY7Qw8ub_is89fUhoNvfWFk66Ipg3Ul6e60zS7s-E7t62kCX-vouZoRGoaajjnug%7e%7e">Position Description - Wellbeing Counsellor.pdf</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
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