Our client, a child-focused school, is seeking a compassionate, attentive, and dedicated Safeguarding & Welfare Officer.
This role is responsible for promoting the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and mental well-being of children, their families, employees, and the wider community. The ideal candidate will have strong counselling skills, a heart for vulnerable individuals, and a commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment where everyone can thrive.
Key Responsibilities.
- Monitor and assess the well-being of children, identifying risks such as abuse, neglect, trauma, or malnutrition, and coordinate timely interventions.
• Respond promptly to safeguarding concerns and maintain accurate, confidential records in line with child protection policies.
• Provide basic counselling, psychosocial support, and trauma-informed care, referring complex cases to professional services as needed.
• Conduct home visits to assess family environments, engage caregivers, and provide practical support or referrals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, guardians, and community members to strengthen family engagement and promote child protection awareness.
• Collaborate with teachers, school leaders, and pastoral care teams to address children’s behavioural, emotional, or social challenges.
• Coordinate welfare programs, including feeding initiatives, school supplies, health screenings, and hygiene campaigns.
• Support employee welfare by providing guidance, referrals, and assistance on personal or work-related well-being issues.
Key Qualifications.
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Child Protection, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in social work, child welfare, case management, or community outreach.
• Strong understanding of child protection laws, welfare procedures, and local support services.
• Experience providing counselling, crisis response, and psychosocial support to vulnerable individuals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to relate effectively to children, families, and teams.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and emotional resilience in professional practice.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and culturally/spiritually sensitive, upholding Christian values in service.
• Willingness to travel for field visits, community outreach, and home assessments.
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