Senior Social Worker (Student Services)

Singapore Children's Society; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's support organization located in Dublin is seeking a leader for its Bully-Free Initiative and KidzShinE programme. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with children, strong supervisory and community engagement skills, and a passion for mental health advocacy. Responsibilities include leading program initiatives, developing community partnerships, and ensuring service excellence. This role is vital in fostering a supportive environment for children's well-being and navigating complex family situations.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience working with children aged 6-13 and parents.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in relevant settings.
• Empathetic and resilient when addressing complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bully-Free Initiative and KidzShinE programme.
• Establish service workflows ensuring accountability.
• Develop community-based services and advocacy efforts.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Group work facilitation skills

Community engagement and advocacy

Strong ethical reasoning

Program development

Communication skills

Trauma-informed

Research and evaluation

Creative engagements

Education

Degree in Social Work/Counselling/Psychology or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft

Canva

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

To lead the Bully-Free Initiative and KidzShinE programme, which looks at building digital resilience.

• Plan, implement and evaluate services and activities tailored to the needs of children, families and community which presently includes bullying, resilience and digital resilience.
• Establish and review service workflows and processes to ensure accessibility, accountability and alignment with strategic goals.
• Monitor team performance, analyse outcomes and ensure compliance with ethical, legal and organisational standards.
• Supervise and develop the team in programme development, group work facilitation skills, stakeholder collaboration and evaluation.
• Equip team members with competencies to deliver trauma‑informed work.
• Develop community and school‑based serves and advance advocacy efforts.
• Work closely with research department to develop/refine evaluation tools for programme.
• Build community partnership and referral pathways internally and/or externally to ensure that children are right‑sited.
• Provide mental health check‑in.
• To provide support to the team in managing high risk situations, when harm is disclosed.
• To support HOD in agency level work.
• Any other tasks assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work/Counselling/Psychology or in related discipline or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work.
• At least 5 years of experience working with children (6-13 years old), parents in counselling, casework, programme development and group work.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Proven track record in leading and monitoring teams in community/school based settings and mentoring teams in clinical or community‑based settings.
• Excellent community engagement and advocacy abilities, with a track record of building impactful partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to guide and inspire a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in assessment, intervention and case management.
• Passionate about mental health advocacy and committed to creating inclusive communities.
• Empathetic, adaptable, and resilient in navigating a dynamic work environment.
• Systemic and strategic thinker with a commitment to driving service excellence and systemic change.
• Collaborative mindset, fostering teamwork in multidisciplinary and community‑focused settings.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to inspire and develop team members.

Skills

• Supervisory experience.
• Strong group work facilitation skills.
• Excellent community engagement and advocacy abilities, with a track record of building impactful partnerships.
• Strong ethical reasoning.
• Proficient in programme development, assessment and intervention.
• Good written and oral communication.
• Trained in CARG and able to provide psychological first aid.
• Trauma‑informed.
• Possess knowledge of the social service and school landscape/resources.
• Proficient in research and evaluation.
• Able to conduct environmental scans and assess community needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership skills to guide and inspire a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong engagement skills to work with various stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Experienced in creative engagements for social service programmes in both virtual and face‑to‑face formats.
• High levels of initiative.

Other Requirements

• Passionate about supporting children’s wellbeing and working systemically.
• An insightful and reflective team player.
• High levels of initiative, adaptability and responsibility.
• Collaborative mindset, fostering teamwork in multidisciplinary and community‑focused settings.
• Proficient in Microsoft, Canva or other design software.
• Strong administrative skills.
• High levels of initiative, adaptability and willingness to grow professionally with the organization.