Youth Worker (Additional Needs) - Toa Payoh

GAIN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

GAIN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PTE. LTD. is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to support students within the school centre during set hours from 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Dec 2027, with an option to extend for another year.

You will work closely with the Student Development Team to create a safe, welcoming environment and deliver targeted interventions. The role involves socio-emotional support during curriculum hours, planning after-school programmes (academic support, mentoring, engagement), monitoring

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Child Development, Youth Work, or related disciplines.
• Registration as a Social Worker or Social Work Practitioner with SASW.
• Certified Practitioner in Restorative Practice / Building Relational Capacity is preferred.
• At least two years of experience in the social service sector, in schools or related settings.
• Experience with students with additional needs or school-based social work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• To assist to manage the Centre during stipulated hours ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for students.
• To connect with identified students by the Student Development Team on a regular basis over a prolonged duration, build positive relationships and contribute to holistic development.
• To provide socio-emotional support during curriculum hours if students are unable to integrate back to class or catch up due to absences or suspension.
• To plan and conduct intervention programmes customised to students' needs and aligned to the school's efforts in character development after school, including academic support, mentoring, and engagement programmes.
• To observe/identify and document the needs of the students and report to the Student Development Team officers.
• To provide feedback on students' needs and programme experience to support school planning.
• To conduct end-of-term review of the engagement programme and suggest improvements.
• To conduct themselves professionally in interactions with students and school personnel, and support the Student Development Team.
• To perform any other duties assigned during the stipulated working hours.

Education

Diploma/Degree in Social Work or related disciplines

SASW registration

Restorative Practice / Building Relational Capacity certification

Job description

Contract Period:

From 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 with option to extend for another year

Working hours:

• - Monday to Thursday (Full day: 8hours): 8.00am to 5.00pm inclusive of 60 minutes' lunch break.
• - Friday (Half day: 4 hours): 8.00am to 12 noon.
• - Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays, gazetted public holidays andschool holidays.
• - In addition to the above, the service is also not required on the following school-specific days within the academic year*:
  • -PSLE Oral Examinations - 2 days in August
  • -PSLE Listening Comprehension - 1 day inAugust
  • -School Admin Day - 1 day in November

Scope of Services:

1. To assist to manage the Centre during stipulated hours ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for students.
2. To connect with identified students by the Student Development Team on a regular basis over a prolonged duration, build positive relationships and contribute to the holistic development of the students.
3. To provide socio-emotional support during curriculum hours if students are unable to integrate back to class or catch up due to absences or suspension.
4. To plan and conduct intervention programmes customised to students' needs and aligned to the school's efforts in character development after school, which include but not limited to:
   • i. Academic support programme
   • ii. Mentoring programme
   • iii. Engagement programme
5. To observe/identify and document the key needs of the students and to report such cases to the Student Development Team officers overseeing programme and School Leaders for further intervention and support
6. To provide feedback on students' needs, programme experience and concerns, so that the school can better support the students.
7. To conduct review of the engagement programme at the end of each term and recommend improvements for future implementation.
8. To conduct themselves professionally in their interactions with the students and school personnel, and work Student Development Team in supporting the students.
9. To practise the areas of responsibilities and behaviour during all his or her school engagements.
10. Any other duties assigned by the school during then stipulated working hours.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Child Development, Youth Work, or related disciplines.
• A registered Social Worker or a registered Social Work Practitioner with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW).
• Preferably be a Certified Practitioner in Restorative Practice / Building Relational Capacity, accredited under the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications framework or by a recognized international training provider.
• Has at least Two (2) years of experience in social service sector, social service agency(s) which provide guidance on social work supervision in schools and social work programmes.
• Has experience working with students with additional needs or be enrolled in, or having completed, a social work programme that includes practical experience in a school setting.
• Prior experience in social work with children and youth in community settings will be an added advantage