College Counsellor/ Social Worker (K – 12) 

Permanent Part-time (0.6 to 0.8 FTE) 

Immediate Start

William Clarke College is a P-12, independent, Anglican College and is committed to being a Christ-centred community that develops extraordinary learners with a passion to serve others. Established in 1988, the College is located on the border of Castle Hill and Kellyville with an enrolment of approximately 1600 students.

The College is committed to enhancing the expertise of our staff, placing a strong focus on professional development and leadership opportunities.  We are a vibrant community that values passionate and committed teachers who engage, challenge and grow their students in their Christian faith journey, personal development and academic study.  

Role Summary

As a College Counsellor, you will be responsible for supporting the individual mental health needs of students across K – 12, with a focus primarily in the primary years (K – 6).  

Key Responsibilities

• Be reactive and responsive.  In this sphere specific tasks include:
  • General counselling for students as required;
  • Assessment and diagnosis, followed by appropriate program design;
  • Interpret educational psychologist’s/other specialist’s tests;
  • Testing;
  • Liaise where appropriate with the Heads of School as a consultant for learning and behaviour problems;
  • Liaise with parents; and/or
  • Liaise with external healthcare providers as appropriate.
• Be proactive and preventative, which involves the identification of needs and the subsequent development of coping strategies. In this sphere specific tasks include:
  • Assisting individual students who are experiencing difficulties with social, communication and conflict resolution skills as well as organisational and study skills;
  • Increase the students’ awareness of self, others and the College System, within the framework of the College’s Christian ethos and educational philosophy;
  • Ensure awareness of the College’s support system and how to access it.
• Complying with all requirements of the College in relation to the access to and reporting of information you become aware of in the provision of counselling services. The initial requirements of the College in this regard are set out in the attached Information Statement for Counselling Staff. You are required to comply with these requirements, or any other requirements notified to you by the College from time to time.
• Training of staff before or after school or meeting parent groups in the evening to provide parent education sessions to do with child and adolescent health and well being.
• Attending student support meetings.
• Be part of the College’s Critical Incident Team.

Qualifications

Applicants must be either a Registered Psychologist or qualified Social Worker, with expertise, experience and qualifications in the primary years (K – 6) of counselling services. You will however be expected to work as part of a team to cover student needs across K – 12. 

To apply for this role, submit your Cover Letter, CV and College Application form (which must form part of your application) to employment@wcc.nsw.edu.au by the closing date.

Applications for this role close midday, Thursday 9 August 2018.