UAE National School Social Worker – Student Wellbeing

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

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking a UAE National Social Worker to support student wellbeing across its schools in Abu Dhabi. The role involves non-therapeutic social and emotional support, collaboration with parents, teachers, and the Pastoral Services Team, and coordinating with external resources to safeguard students.

The ideal candidate holds a social work degree, a DCD license, and at least one year of school counselling or related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education in Social Work.
• DCD license.
• Appropriate license to undertake student counselling activities.
• DOH license is not required for this position.
• At least 1 year of experience in school counselling or another counselling setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-therapeutic social and emotional support to students.
• Coordinate with families, teachers and pastoral staff to support wellbeing.
• Conduct interviews and assessments to understand student needs.
• Develop and document case plans with DSL/CPC/CPT.
• Maintain confidential case records and prepare reports.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and service providers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Case management

Assessment skills

Emotional resilience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Bachelor of Education in Social Work

DCD license

Counselling license if required

Job description

Aldar Education is seeking a UAE National Social Worker to support student wellbeing across its schools in Abu Dhabi. The role involves non-therapeutic social and emotional support, collaboration with parents, teachers, and the Pastoral Services Team, and coordinating with external resources to safeguard students.

The ideal candidate holds a social work degree, a DCD license, and at least one year of school counselling or related experience.