Hostel Boarding Assistant

Christian Aboriginal Parent-directed School (CAPS) Coolgardie is a K – 12 school including a boarding facility for yrs 7-12.  CAPS is seeking to fill three positions for Hostel Boarding Assistant, 2 female and 1 male, due to increased enrolments.

VISION: To be a lighthouse in Christian education, growing and adapting to meet the needs of Aboriginal (First Nations) students.

SCOPE: This position assists in the smooth and effective running of the Boarding House as directed by the Hostel Manager and is responsible for the welfare and progress of all students in their care for the duration of their duty.

HOURS:

• 1.0 FTE Rostered over 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
• Main working hours are outside of school day hours of 7:45am – 4:00pm. Evening and weekend duties are on rotation with other staff.
• Be contactable on the mobile telephone 24 hours unless ‘off duty’.
• Not required to work during the whole school holidays.

REPORTING STRUCTURE: This position is to report to the Hostel Manager

SKILLS ESSENTIAL:

Knowledge and experience

• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of students aged 10 – 18.
• Demonstrate an understanding of indigenous cultures and practices.
• Well organised and able to calmly deal with emergencies.
• Possess a sound knowledge of Microsoft Word MS teams and Excel.
• Previous experience in dealing with school students.

Personal qualities

• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age, and background
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• Demonstrate tact, empathy, humility and genuinely care about students, taking the time to listen and motivate them.
• Be a good team player with excellence communication and ‘people’ skills.

SKILLS DESIRABLE: 

• A professional qualification in childcare and/or a specialist subject.
• Previous experience working in a pastoral role is desirable.
• Experience or willing to learn school data management system.
• Current First Aid training
• Willingness to obtain National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overall responsibilities

• Actively support the vision, ethos, culture, and policies of the School.
• Promote high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in student progress.
•  Contribute to a school culture which is positive, purposeful, and professional.
• Are committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people.

General Duties

• Support the Hostel Manager regarding House rules, regulations, and routines.
• Adhere to security and safeguarding procedures.
• Supervise student waking up and bedtimes and at other designated duty times, including evening and weekends.
• Support the provision of evening and weekend academic and enrichment activities.
• Promote good manners and courtesy from students including use of the common language of English.

Students’ Health and Welfare

• Attend to students’ minor medical needs including preparation of student medicines and treatments, and liaise with parents, teachers, the school nurse, and other staff concerning student wellbeing.
• Conduct risk assessments and liaise with the Boarding Manager regarding Boarding Health & Safety.
• Maintain accurate student records on data management system in accordance with changing medical needs, and inform staff of relevant information, for example allergies or medication.
• Liaise with school nurse to maintain a stock of medicines and equipment.

Maintenance and Laundry

• Check all rooms for safety, state of repair and cleanliness on a regular basis.
• Support boarding students in the use of laundry facilities and appropriate laundry practice.
• Check Boarding facilities at the start and end of each term, reporting any maintenance issues to delegated authority.

Other Responsibilities

• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Boarding Manager
• Keep up to date with professional developments and attend relevant training.
• Performs any other administration duties that are deemed appropriate to your role.
• Attendance at ALL Staff Devotions, Staff meetings as directed by the Principal.
• Adhering to all the organisation’s policies and procedures including health and safety requirements.
• Other duties as instructed by Hostel Manager as may be required.

APPLICATIONS: Please email businessmanager@caps.wa.edu.au to request an employment pack.  If you have further queries regarding this position, please contact the Principal, Damien Gainsford on 08 9093 8000