Social Worker - Al Ghad Charter School - Immediate Start

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An immediate start as a Social Worker at Al Ghad Charter School in Abu Dhabi, part of Aldar Education, responsible for supporting student wellbeing through non-therapeutic guidance, liaising with families and teachers, and contributing to the pastoral team to assess needs and access services. The role requires a Bachelor in Social Work and a DCD license, 1 to 2 years of school counselling experience, and the ability to work with multilingual students. Key duties include assessment, case management, resource navigation, documentation, and collaboration across agencies. To apply, tailor your CV to show impact, readiness for immediate start, and alignment with Aldar values; emphasize licensing and experience with English learners, and be prepared for police clearance.

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Social Worker for Al Ghad Charter School in Abu Dhabi commencing Immediately.

Al Ghad Charter School is an American Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi. With our globally recognized and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners and outstanding teaching and learning, Al Ghad Charter School is a great place to work. It has an exciting, diverse, and progressive learning community that is committed to fulfilling the National Agenda for our Emirati students. Our learning culture is under pinned by our mission statement, Excite, Challenge, empower allowing all students to thrive.

The Social Worker plays a vital role in fostering students’ well-being by ensuring they have the essential emotional, social and academic support to succeed. They serve as a key link between students, families, schools and communities, ensuring a collaborative approach to student growth and achievement.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and play a pivotal role in raising instructional standards and improving student outcomes. 

The successful candidate will be a strong practitioner and coach, aligned with the school’s core values and committed to supporting a culture of collaboration, growth, and impact.

MAIN DUTIES

• Support for Students and Families: Provide non-therapeutic support to students facing various challenges, liaising between the school, students’ and families, and community external providers.
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration: Collaborate as part of the wider Pastoral Services Team in school to assess student’s needs, identify causes and impacts, and provide necessary support services within the school environment.
• Emotional and Behavioural Support: Work with various stakeholders, including parents and teachers, to address, personal, social, mental, and emotional health needs. The goal is to enhance students’ competencies and facilitate their success through the school educational journey.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Assessment and Case Management: Conduct comprehensive interviews and assessments to understand individuals' and families' situations, often collaborating with other professionals. This includes developing and documenting case plans in collaboration with the DSL/CPC/CPT.
• Resource Navigation and Advocacy: Connecting clients with appropriate community resources (housing, benefits, healthcare, legal aid). This involves advocating for clients' needs. • Supply resources and guidance: prepare assemblies focussing on specific needs of students and the wider school community
• Support and Empowerment: Providing information, training/CPD, support, and guidance to individuals and families.
• Collaboration and Referral: Liaising with and making referrals to other agencies (healthcare providers, schools, legal services). Participating in multidisciplinary teams.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, and potentially giving evidence in court.
• Professional Development: Participating in ongoing training, supervision, and team meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science/Education in Social Work
• Department of Community Development (DCD) License.    

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in school counselling or other counselling experience required

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Appropriate license to carry out student counselling (not require DOH)
• Strong interpersonal skills with both students and parents
• Demonstrate organizational skills
• Strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust and confidence
• Must possess high emotional and physical energy to handle the array of problems addressed
• Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.