Roles & Responsibilities
Working Hours
- 2 days a week in the School (exact days to be determined)
- Weekdays : 8 : 00am to 4 : 00pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break
- Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays
Qualifications (Preferably)
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or related field.Professional accreditation or certification in social work (e.g., MSW, SAC-registered social worker) is an advantage.Skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with students, teachers, parents, and external agencies.Ability to facilitate group work and social-emotional learning sessions.Good observation and assessment skills to identify student needs and support strategies.Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and reports.Competent in basic IT systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, student management systems) for documentation and reporting.Experience
At least 2 years of relevant experience in school-based social work, youth work, or related educational settings.Experience working with adolescents / students in preventive, developmental, or intervention programmes.Familiarity with collaboration with schools, parents, and community agencies to support student well-being.Experience facilitating after-school programmes or group work sessions is an advantage.Key Responsibilities
During curriculum hours (8am-1pm)
1. Student Development and Preventive Work
Conduct regular check-ins with students identified under Tier 2 and Tier 3 support.Facilitate small-group sessions such as circle time, journaling, or goal-setting to promote self-awareness, resilience, and social-emotional growth.Lead scenario-based discussions and role-plays to help students strengthen emotional regulation and behaviour management skills.Design and implement preventive or developmental programmes addressing social-emotional needs such as peer relationships, stress management, and self-esteem.2. Consultation and Collaboration
Work closely with the Student Development Team (SDT), Year Heads, and Form Teachers to identify and support students with high needs.Provide consultation and advice to teachers on strategies for engaging and supporting at-risk students.Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary discussions to ensure coordinated and effective intervention plans.3. Family and Community Engagement
Propose initiatives or support strategies for families and the wider school community and work in collaboration with the school to implement them.Liaise with external agencies (e.g. FSCs, MSF, ComLink, VWOs) to coordinate support in consultation with the school.4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
Track and monitor student progress towards intervention goals.Review the effectiveness of interventions and make recommendations for follow-up actions.Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records in line with professional and school requirements.After-Curriculum Hours (2 : 00 PM – 4 : 00 PM) Roles
Support Programme Delivery : Assist in the planning and implementation of group work or enrichment programmes in collaboration with the school and agency.Additional Duties : Perform other duties as mutually agreed between the agency and the school to support student development and well-being.Tell employers what skills you have
Management Skills
Psychology
Microsoft Office
Classroom
Counseling
Needs Analysis
Interpreting
Crisis Intervention
Stress Management
Planning and Implementation
Interventions
Mental Health
Communication Skills
Assessment Skills
Wellbeing
Student Development