Job description
- Do you enjoy making a real difference in the lives of young people?
- Part time role available – 24 hrs fortnight
- Are you looking for a new challenge?
Who is Carinity?
Carinity is a not-for-profit, values-driven organisation, which has been making a real difference in people’s lives since 1949 through comprehensive and integrated community services including residential aged care, retirement living, home care, schools, disability support, counselling, youth accommodation and chaplaincy in hospitals and prisons.
For more information about Carinity, please go to our website.
Carinity Education – Glendyne is a co-educational, independent school, located in Nikenbah, which offers a second chance to young people in grades 6-12 who have struggled in mainstream schooling. For over twenty years we have witnessed our young people make a positive change in their lives and graduate with QCEs and vocational qualifications.
What do I need for this role?
- Certificate III (or higher) in either Youth Work, Education Support, Teacher Aide or relevant discipline or willingness to work towards and relevant work experience
- Experience in providing Youth Work, education, and support services to marginalised young people is advantageous
- Ability to relate to youth at risk and to assist with behaviour management, to build positive, professional relationships with young people.
- Knowledge of IT based school management systems (TASS or similar) preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage student behaviour including the ability to provide sensitivity to cultural and social issues which may affect young people
The bonuses of joining the Carinity team
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for our staff and their immediate family.
- Access to extensive not-for-profit salary packaging options (pay less tax).
- Be part of a team who are passionate about delivering care excellence.
- Join a value driven organisation, with a culture of caring for others.
- Ongoing training and development.
How do I apply?
Carinity is after motivated and enthusiastic candidates who are committed to working with Carinity to make a real difference! If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
To submit your application please click ‘Apply Now’ by the closing date.
Applications should include a brief cover letter and Resume that addresses the Essential Competencies and Experiences.
Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
For further information only please contact Carinity Education – Glendyne on (07) 4128 6199 during business hours.
A position description is attached.