School Social Worker - UAE National

School Social Worker - UAE National Job Snapshot
- Role:
Social Worker

- Employer:

Aldar Education

- Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
- Function:
Social Service

- Experience:

Minimum 1 year of counselling experience
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site
- Candidate Nationality: UAE National Position Overview Aldar Education is seeking a qualified UAE National Social Worker to support student wellbeing across its family of schools in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide non-therapeutic social and emotional support to students experiencing personal, academic, behavioural, or family-related challenges. Working closely with students, parents, teachers, and the school 's Pastoral Services Team, the Social Worker will help identify individual needs and coordinate appropriate support.

The role involves student assessments, case management, family engagement, community referrals, advocacy, and safeguarding collaboration. The Social Worker will serve as an important link between the school, families, and external support organizations. Applicants must hold a relevant degree in Social Work, possess a Department of Community Development (DCD) license, and have at least one year of experience in school counselling or another counselling setting.

Country:
United Arab Emirates
- City:
Abu Dhabi
- Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
- Function:
Social Service
- Salary:
Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality: UAE National
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

• Provide non-therapeutic support to students experiencing personal, social, emotional, behavioural, or academic challenges.
• Work with students and families to understand concerns affecting student wellbeing and educational progress.
• Serve as a liaison between students, parents, school staff, and relevant community service providers.
• Provide appropriate guidance and practical support to students and families.
• Help students develop the personal and social competencies needed for successful participation in school life.
• Encourage positive communication and cooperation between families and the school.
• Support students in accessing appropriate assistance according to their individual circumstances.

• Conduct interviews and assessments to understand students' and families' individual circumstances.
• Identify factors contributing to social, emotional, behavioural, or academic difficulties.
• Collaborate with relevant professionals to assess student support needs.
• Develop and document individual case plans in coordination with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Child Protection Coordinator (CPC), and Child Protection Team (CPT).
• Monitor student cases and coordinate appropriate follow-up activities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
• Prepare relevant reports and documentation in accordance with school procedures.
• Support the review of student needs and the effectiveness of agreed interventions.

• Work collaboratively with the school 's Pastoral Services Team.
• Coordinate with teachers, parents, and other school professionals to support student wellbeing.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions concerning student needs.
• Assist in identifying appropriate school-based support services.
• Contribute to coordinated approaches for addressing student difficulties.
• Maintain professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support a collaborative school environment that promotes student welfare and achievement.

• Identify suitable community resources and support services for students and…