Youth Worker - Pastoral Care Officer - School - Central

MIGRANTLINK PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Migrantlink Pte. Ltd. is seeking an Education Support role focused on student engagement and social-emotional development in a school setting.

You will help manage the environment during stipulated hours, build connections with students, and support those reintegrating after absences. The role involves planning customised interventions, reviewing programmes each term, and documenting student needs for the Student Development Team.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Must be a registered Social Worker or registered Social Work Practitioner with SASW in Singapore.
• At least 2 years of experience in the social service sector or schools.
• Experience with students with additional needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe, welcoming school environment during designated hours.
• Provide socio-emotional support to students reintegrating after absences or suspensions.
• Plan and run after-school interventions (academic support, mentoring, engagement).
• Review engagement programmes at term end and suggest improvements for future rollouts.
• Document needs and report to the Student Development Team and School Leaders.
• Provide feedback on programme concerns and maintain professional conduct with students and staff.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the school during working hours.

Skills

Student engagement

Counselling

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Social Work or related

Job description

Role Overview & Student Engagement

Environment & Mentorship: Help manage the school during stipulated hours to ensure a safe and welcoming environment, connecting regularly with identified students over a prolonged duration to build positive relationships and foster holistic development.

Socio-Emotional Support: Assist students who struggle to reintegrate into class or catch up following absences or suspensions during curriculum hours.

Programme Planning & Intervention

Customized Interventions: Plan and run after-school intervention programmes aligned with character development, such as academic support, mentoring, and engagement programmes.

Reviews & Improvements: Review engagement programmes at the end of every term and recommend improvements for future rollouts.

Assessment, Reporting & Professional Conduct

Needs Documentation: Observe, identify, and document key student needs, reporting cases to the Student Development Team and School Leaders for further intervention.

Feedback & Collaboration: Provide feedback regarding student needs and programme concerns, maintain professional conduct with students and staff, and adhere to behavioral expectations outlined in Annex C.

Ad-Hoc Duties: Handle any other tasks assigned by the school during working hours.

Academic Qualifications & Professional Registration

Education: Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Child Development, Youth Work, or related disciplines.

Professional Registration: Must be a registered Social Worker or registered Social Work Practitioner with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW).

Preferred Experience & Certifications

Specialized Certification: Preferably a Certified Practitioner in Restorative Practice / Building Relational Capacity, accredited under the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications framework or a recognized international training provider.

Relevant Experience: At least 2 years of experience in the social service sector or agencies providing guidance on social work supervision in schools and social work programmes.

Student Engagement & Practical Training: Experience working with students with additional needs, or completion of/enrollment in a social work programme featuring practical experience in a school setting.

Community Work: Prior social work experience with children and youth in community settings is an added advantage.

Working Hours & Schedule

Monday to Thursday (Full Day - 8 Hours): 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (includes a 60-minute lunch break).

Friday (Half Day - 4 Hours): 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Off Days: Weekends, gazetted public holidays, and school holidays.

Migrantlink Pte. Ltd.