Youth Worker (Sengkang)

Seacare Manpower Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Seacare Manpower Services Pte Ltd in Singapore is looking for a dedicated counsellor/social worker to support the Student Management Team in handling at-risk students and those with behavioural, attendance or disciplinary concerns. You will assist with case management, supervision and preliminary investigations.

You will conduct student check-ins, mentoring and social-emotional support, using counselling and restorative practices to promote positive behaviour and student well-being.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or a related field is preferred.
• Accreditation in restorative practices is an advantage.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in counselling, social work or working with youths.
• Good communication, interpersonal and student engagement skills.
• Able to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support the Student Management Team in managing at-risk students and behavioural concerns.
• Assist with case management, supervision, and preliminary investigations.
• Conduct student check-ins, mentoring and social-emotional support.
• Use counselling and restorative practices to promote positive behaviour and student well-being.
• Monitor students serving detention, suspension or other intervention programmes.
• Identify and escalate students requiring additional support.
• Maintain proper records and case documentation.
• Work closely with teachers, counsellors and other school personnel on student interventions.
• Conduct student engagement activities and life-skills programmes.
• Perform related student management and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Student engagement

Confidential handling

Independent working

Education

Diploma or certification in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or a related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Student Management Team in managing at-risk students and students with behavioural, attendance or disciplinary concerns.
• Assist with case management, student supervision and preliminary investigations.
• Conduct student check-ins, mentoring and social-emotional support.
• Use counselling and restorative practices to encourage positive behaviour and student well-being.
• Monitor students serving detention, suspension or other intervention programmes.
• Identify and escalatae students requiring additional support.
• Maintain proper records and case documentation.
• Work closely with teachers, counsellors and other school personnel on student interventions.
• Conduct student engagement activities and life-skills programmes.
• Perform related student management and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma or certification in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or a related field preferred.
• Accreditation in restorative practices is an advantage.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in counselling, social work or working with youths.
• Good communication, interpersonal and student engagement skills.
• Able to handle confidential information professionally.
• Mature, patient and able to work independently.

Duration/Working hours

1 year contract (Option to extend another year)

• 2 days per week, weekdays only.
• 8.00am – 5.00pm, inclusive of 1-hour unpaid lunch break (8 paid hours per day / 16 hours per week).
• Service required until 22 Oct 2027 / 20 Oct 2028.
• No service required on weekends, school holidays, gazetted public holidays and End-of-Year examination periods.
• Working days may vary according to school needs, but 16 hours per week will remain unchanged.
• Estimated total hours: 544 hours per contract period.

We regret to inform only shortlisted candidates will be notified