Youth Worker - Woodlands

About the Role The Talent People Pte. Ltd. is recruiting a Youth Worker to support the UPLIFT Programme at Woodgrove Secondary School. Working closely with the Student Management Team, Year Heads, and School Counsellors, you will play a key role in mentoring and engaging identified students through structured interventions, relationship-building, and positive youth development initiatives. This role focuses on strengthening students' school connectedness, resilience, social-emotional competencies, and overall engagement in school life. Key Responsibilities Student Engagement & Mentorship • Support the implementation of the school's UPLIFT Programme and related student engagement initiatives • Build positive and supportive mentoring relationships with identified students through regular interaction and engagement • Facilitate structured activities, discussions, reflection sessions, and developmental conversations • Encourage positive behaviours, resilience, self-awareness, and stronger school engagement among students • Conduct individual and small-group engagement sessions for students requiring additional support Student Support & Monitoring • Monitor student participation, engagement, and progress within programme activities • Provide observations and feedback to relevant school personnel to support student development plans • Support students in navigating challenges relating to behaviour, motivation, attendance, and social-emotional wellbeing • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while building trust and rapport with students Collaboration & Programme Administration • Collaborate with Student Management personnel, Year Heads, School Counsellors, and other stakeholders involved in student support • Participate in programme briefings, review meetings, and case discussions where required • Maintain accurate attendance records, engagement logs, and programme documentation • Support programme evaluation and reporting activities as required by the school Requirements • Diploma in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Youth Work, Community Services, Education, or a related discipline • Minimum 1 year of experience working with youths, adolescents, or students requiring additional support • Experience within schools, youth agencies, social service organisations, mentoring programmes, or community-based initiatives will be advantageous • Valid MOE Registration Management System (REMS) registration, or eligibility to be registered where applicable • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with adolescents • Ability to manage challenging situations calmly, professionally, and objectively • Comfortable using technology and digital systems for documentation and reporting • Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries • Collaborative, dependable, and committed to supporting student wellbeing and development Application Instructions Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and indicate the following information: • Current salary • Expected salary • Notice period • MOE REMS registration status Please note that remuneration for this position is budgeted at up to S$3,000 per month. Candidates with salary expectations within the approved budget range will be prioritised for consideration. By submitting your personal data and/or resume, you are deemed to have agreed and consented to The Talent People Pte. Ltd. collecting, using, retaining, and disclosing your personal information to prospective employers for their consideration, in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA). We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. We wish you the best of luck. The Talent People Pte. Ltd. | EA Licence No.: 24C2589