YOUTH WORKER (Woodlands)

widewings pte.ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Widewings Pte. Ltd. invites a Youth Worker to support Students with Additional Needs (SWANS) at a Woodlands campus.

The role combines programme management, targeted interventions, and collaboration with school staff to strengthen student engagement and social-emotional development. You will lead UPLIFT activities, conduct check-ins, deliver workshops, and report progress to Year Heads, Counsellors, and leaders.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Preferably in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Child or Adolescent Development or equivalent.
• Minimum three years direct experience working with children/youth at-risk.

Responsibilities

• Programme management and implementation of tailored support programmes (UPLIFT).
• Direct student support through individual and group sessions.
• Collaborate with Year Heads, Counsellors, Form Teachers, and programme providers.
• Regular reporting on student progress to teachers and school leaders.

Skills

Three years experience with at-risk-y

Programme management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Qualification, Skill & Experience:

Location :Woodlands

Working Time: Mondays to Fridays: 12pm to 4pm

The Youth Worker should preferably have the following skills and experience:

Preferably three (3) years of direct experience working with children / youths at-risk. This includes supporting students with behavioral, emotional, or learning needs through targeted interventions, mentoring, or developmental programmes

Must have the following qualifications: - A degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution

(e.g., National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University), preferably in Social Work, or Counselling, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Child or Adolescent Development or equivalent etc.

Core Purpose:

To provide specialized student support through supportive guidance, programme management, and collaborative intervention strategies to help Students with additional needs (SWANS) meaningfully connect with their school community and achieve personal growth. Expected outcomes include improved school engagement, enhanced social-emotional skills, and stronger peer relationships

1) Programme Management and Implementation

a. Work with vendors to customize, and implement structured support UPLIFT programmes (e.g. LOL and GLOW programmes) tailored to meet diverse student needs.

b. Create and curate programme resources whilst managing administrative tasks including student progress monitoring

c. Conduct twice-weekly student check-ins during the planned UPLIFT programme/activities with follow-up support for students requiring additional assistance.

(2) Direct Student Support

a. Provide individual and group support to students across all year levels facing academic, social, or emotional challenges (based on identified student list provided by the school)

b. Build positive relationships and implement early intervention strategies

c. Conduct relevant workshops for students and staff (e.g. conflict resolution clinics) to work towards desired goals.

(3) Collaboration and Communication

a. Work collaboratively with Year Heads, School Counsellors, Form Teachers (FT), and FLY/GLOW/UPLIFT programme providers to monitor students’ progress against the identified learning outcomes

b. Maintain regular communication with parents and caregivers (based on identified student list provided by the school)

c. Provide comprehensive reporting on student progress – regularly with Form teachers, termly for SDT KPs and semesterly with School Leaders.

The Personnel must be registered with MOE as of ITQ closing date