Youth Worker

Youth Worker

The Youth Worker will attend to and support student cases, providing appropriate guidance, counselling, and engagement activities.

• A Diploma in Social or Youth work or any equivalent qualification;
• At least two years of relevant experience in social work or youth work, preferably in a school or community setting.
• Ability to develop, customise and deliver evidence-informed youth programmes that address students’ needs and interests.
• Ability to engage students and build effective partnerships with teachers, school leaders, parents and external agencies as part of a multi-disciplinary support network..
• Strong programme monitoring and evaluation skills, with the ability to identify areas for improvement.
• Ability to assess students’ needs and develop appropriate case, care and intervention plans.
• Ability to facilitate group work and support groups, and adapt intervention approaches according to students’ needs.
• A strong team player who is organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple students, programmes and competing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrates sound professional judgement, discretion and sensitivity when engaging with students and handling confidential or sensitive matters.