School Social Worker: Empower Student Well-Being & Growth

talentbridgedubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

TalentBridgeDubai is seeking a School Social Worker to support students' emotional, social, and academic wellbeing within a collaborative school environment in the UAE. Responsibilities include counseling, assessments, and developing individualized support plans to promote resilience and success.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Social Work, with a Master's preferred, UAE licensing eligibility, and at least 2 years of school-based experience. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Licensed or eligible for licensing as a Social Worker in the UAE.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children and adolescents in a school setting or related environment.
• Strong clinical and counseling skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Culturally competent and sensitive to diverse school community.
• Proficient in English; Arabic fluency is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for students.
• Partner with teachers to identify students who may benefit from social work intervention and support.
• Collaborate with families to develop and implement comprehensive support plans.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and evaluations to understand the underlying causes of student challenges.
• Provide crisis intervention and support for students facing acute issues.
• Facilitate workshops and trainings on social-emotional learning, PBIS, and child development.
• Advocate for and promote child protection policies and procedures within the school.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student interactions and interventions.
• Stay up-to-date on relevant social work theories, practices, and UAE context.
• Collaborate effectively with a diverse team of school professionals.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

TalentBridgeDubai is seeking a School Social Worker to support students' emotional, social, and academic wellbeing within a collaborative school environment in the UAE. Responsibilities include counseling, assessments, and developing individualized support plans to promote resilience and success.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Social Work, with a Master's preferred, UAE licensing eligibility, and at least 2 years of school-based experience. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.