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Overview Make a real difference supporting young people to reengage with learning in a caring, valuesdriven school community. 7:00AM to 3:06PM | 76 hours per fortnight | Term Time Only Build positive relationships and support student engagement and wellbeing Work collaboratively with teachers and support teams to achieve positive outcomes About the role Play a vital role in supporting young people with their learning, build resilience and achieve positive personal outcomes. Working closely with teachers and the wider support team, you will provide daytoday learning and wellbeing support for students, particularly those experiencing complex or challenging circumstances. This position supports the Primary School and is Term Time Only, requiring availability between 7:00AM and 3:06PM (76 hours per fortnight). Your daytoday will involve Build strong, trusting relationships with students, providing consistent wellbeing and learning support Support classroom engagement by helping students remain focused, regulated and on task Calmly deescalate challenging behaviours using traumainformed and therapeutic approaches Supervise students during breaks, activities, excursions and transport duties, ensuring safety and wellbeing Support student attendance by safely transporting students to and from school each day About you You are a compassionate and grounded youth worker who genuinely enjoys supporting young people to reach their potential. You bring patience, emotional intelligence and a calm presence, even in challenging situations. You understand the importance of consistency, boundaries and unconditional positive regard when working with young people who may have experienced trauma. You work well as part of a team, communicate clearly with staff and families, and are comfortable balancing handson student support with required documentation and reporting. Most importantly, you are aligned with and respectful of Carinitys Christian ethos and values, and you bring those values to life through your everyday actions. Certificate III or higher in Youth Work, Education Support, Teacher Aide or a related discipline Demonstrated experience in providing support to marginalised young people Ability to relate to youth from different backgrounds to build positive, professional relationships A current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) Open Drivers Licence and willingness to drive a 12seater minibus See more here - Carinitys Shalom in Townsville promotion video: Carinity Education Shalom in Townsville NAIDOC Celebration 2022 - YouTube. The benefits of joining the Carinity team Were part of Carinity, a notforprofit Christian organisation committed to creating communities where people are loved, accepted and supported to reach their full potential. Appealing notforprofit (PBI) salary packaging options Access to an employee assistance program We acknowledge the need to balance work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this Ongoing professional development and training Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day How do I apply? Click Apply and you will be redirected to Carinitys website, which will contain more information on Carinity and this position, including the Position Description. We look forward to receiving your application. Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions. Attachments:- Carinity Education PD - Primary Youth Worker - Learning Support L1.docx #J-18808-Ljbffr