Youth Worker (Woodlands)

Job Description

• Support the implementation of the school's UPLIFT Programme and student engagement initiatives.
• Build positive mentoring relationships with identified students through regular engagement and guidance.
• Facilitate structured after-school activities, discussions, and reflection sessions.
• Conduct small-group and pull-out intervention sessions for students requiring additional support.
• Encourage positive behaviour, resilience, social-emotional development, and school connectedness.
• Monitor student participation and provide feedback to relevant school personnel.
• Work closely with Student Management Teams, Year Heads, School Counsellors, and teachers to support students' development.
• Maintain appropriate records, attendance documentation, and professional communication where required.
• Participate in programme briefings, reviews, and school-based intervention initiatives.

Requirements

• Diploma in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Youth Work, Community Services, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with youths, adolescents, or students-at-risk.
• Experience in schools, youth agencies, social service organisations, or mentoring programmes will be an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with adolescents.
• Calm and confident in managing challenging situations.
• Comfortable using technology, documentation systems, and body cameras where required.
• Able to build rapport with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and authority.
• Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and commitment to student welfare.
• Able to work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and stakeholders.
• Proactive in supporting positive behavioural change through engagement and mentoring.

Duration/Working hours:

12 months contract (Option to extend another year) (Jul 2026 to Jul 2027)

• Mondays to Fridays: 12:00am to 6:00pm.
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

** We regret to inform only shortlisted candidates will be notified.