Social Worker - UAE National - Aldar Education

Aldar Education LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Aldar Education LLC in Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Social Worker (UAE National) to join the Pastoral Services Team. This role focuses on supporting students and families, coordinating with school staff and external providers to address emotional and behavioural needs.

Responsibilities include assessment, case management, resource navigation, advocacy, and documentation, with a commitment to safeguarding and contributing to the UAE national development strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/Education in Social Work.
• DCD License or equivalent UAE accreditation if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support for students and families and liaise with school, families and external providers.
• Collaborate with the Pastoral Services Team to assess student needs and provide support within the school.
• Address emotional, social, mental and behavioural health needs to enhance student outcomes.
• Document and report on cases, maintain records, and participate in multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science/Education in Social Work

Job description

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

Main Duties

• 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.

Specific Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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

Minimum Experience

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

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• 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.

What We Offer

• 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.