Social Worker - UAE National

Aldar Education is currently seeking a Social Worker (UAE National). This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

• Support for Students and Families:
  Provide non therapeutic support to students facing various challenges, liaising between the school, students’ and families, and community external providers.
• Interdisciplinary Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate as part of the wider Pastoral Services Team in school to assess students needs, identify causes and impacts, and provide necessary support services within the school environment
• Emotional and Behavioural Support:
  Work with various stakeholders, including parents and teachers, to address, personal, social, mental, and emotional health needs. The goal is to enhance students’ competencies and facilitate their success through the school educational journey.

• Assessment and Case Management:
  Conduct comprehensive interviews and assessments to understand individuals' and families' situations, often collaborating with other professionals. This includes developing and documenting case plans in collaboration with the DSL/CPC/CPT.
• Resource Navigation and Advocacy:
  Connecting clients with appropriate community resources (housing, benefits, healthcare, legal aid). This involves advocating for clients' needs.
• Supply resources and guidance: prepare assemblies focusing on specific needs of students and the wider school community
• Support and Empowerment:
  Providing information, training/CPD, support, and guidance to individuals and families.
• Collaboration and Referral:
  Liaising with and making referrals to other agencies (healthcare providers, schools, legal services). Participating in multidisciplinary teams.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  Maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, and potentially giving evidence in court.
• Professional Development:
  Participating in ongoing training, supervision, and team meetings.

• Bachelor of Science/Education in Social Work.
• Department of Community Development (DCD) License.

• Minimum of 1 year experience in school counselling or other counselling experience required.

• Appropriate license to carry out student counselling (not require DOH)
• Strong interpersonal skills with both students and parents
• Demonstrable organisational skills
• Strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence
• Must possess high emotional and physical energy to handle the array of problems addressed.

• competitive remuneration packages,
• professional development opportunities,
• commitment to fostering career growth.
• Successful candidates will benefit from access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to lead and contribute to initiatives, events, and training.

Aldar Education provides a dynamic and supportive work environment within a network of world-class, innovative schools across the UAE.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised as needed.

Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and the UAE national development strategy.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people are top priorities, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory references, police clearance and background checks.