Social Worker / Counsellor

 Sowilo Community High School is an independent non-government CaRE school in Kelmscott, WA. We exist for one reason: to re-engage young people who have become disconnected from school and to help them discover that learning can be meaningful and relevant.

Our students benefit from Individualised Education Plans, whole-school welfare support, and a rich program of specialised learning, from wilderness treks and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to aquaponics and VET qualifications. Our approach is holistic, relationship-centred, and deeply human.

Behind all of this is a community of people across teaching, education support, welfare and operations support, all working toward the same goal. We share a commitment to responding to each young person’s individual learning and wellbeing needs, helping them reconnect with education and build a positive pathway towards further education, training, employment and life beyond school.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and resilient Social Worker to join our welfare team on a 12-month parental leave contract (with potential for renewal).

At Sowilo, we recognise that wellbeing and education are closely connected. For many of our students, re-engaging with learning first means addressing the personal, social, health or family circumstances that have made participation in education difficult. Our welfare team works alongside students and families to address these barriers, strengthen wellbeing, build confidence and resilience and support each young person towards their individual education and life goals.

Based in Kelmscott, you will work directl…