School Social Worker — Student Wellbeing & Intervention

The British International School Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to support students’ social, emotional, behavioural, and academic wellbeing. You will collaborate with families, staff and external agencies to create a nurturing, inclusive school culture and help every child thrive.

You will provide individual and group support, contribute to intervention planning and safeguarding, and promote strong home-school partnerships to ensure students overcome barriers to learning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Social Services, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years' experience in youth-related social work, ideally within an educational setting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with students, families, staff and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group social support to students.
• Assist with intervention planning and safeguarding matters.
• Respond to crises and promote positive partnerships between home and school.
• Support identification and removal of barriers to learning to promote student wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

The British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to support students’ social, emotional, behavioural, and academic wellbeing. You will collaborate with families, staff and external agencies to create a nurturing, inclusive school culture and help every child thrive.

You will provide individual and group support, contribute to intervention planning and safeguarding, and promote strong home-school partnerships to ensure students overcome barriers to learning and