School Social Worker
Job Location : Abu Dhabi, UAE
Qualifications and Experience :
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Degree equivalency from the UAE Ministry of Education, where applicable.
• Previous experience working as a Social Worker in a school or educational environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of student safeguarding, child protection, behaviour management, and wellbeing procedures.
• Eligibility for approval and appointment through ADEK PASS.
• Good knowledge of UAE culture, values, and educational regulations.
Skills and Competencies :
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Strong counselling, listening, observation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and external authorities.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and school information systems.
• A caring, patient, professional, and student-centred approach.