Social Worker (School-Based)

Job description: Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be deployed to support the school’s educational support team through the following: • Casework & Mentoring: Engage with identified students regularly to provide prolonged mentoring and/or counselling support for them and their families. • Relationship Building: Build positive relationships with students to contribute to their holistic development and school outcomes. • Intervention Planning: Plan and conduct student-centric interventions, including outreach, home visits, and family engagement sessions. • Group Work: Facilitate group-based programmes for students with identified social, emotional, or behavioral needs. • Reporting: Observe and identify student needs, reporting cases to School Leaders or Student Management Personnel for further support. • Collaboration: Attend case review meetings with the Student Welfare Officer (SWO), Special Educational Needs Officers (SENOs), and school counsellors. • Referrals: Facilitate timely referrals to external community resources and agencies when additional support is required. • Documentation: Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records and provide regular progress updates. Requirements & Qualifications Education • A Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Social Work or a related field (e.g., Psychology, Counselling, Community Development) from a recognized institution. Experience • Minimum of 1 year of experience in social work or a related helping profession. • Experience working with children, youth, or families is preferred. • Prior experience in school-based settings or youth work is a distinct advantage. Skills & Attributes • Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with students, families, and staff. • Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. • Reporting: Proficient in maintaining basic case documentation and progress reports. • Personal Qualities: Empathetic, patient, resilient, and adaptable to a school environment. • Professionalism: Culturally sensitive with the ability to maintain strict professional boundaries.