Youth Worker #Jurong West

• Mondays to Fridays: 12:30pm to 5:30pm.
• Reporting hours may change to fit the school’s needs.

• Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Child Development, Youth Work, or related disciplines.
• Prior experience working with children or youth is advantageous.
• Strong ability to connect with children from diverse backgrounds, including those with higher needs.
• Skills in basic counselling, behaviour guidance, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to design and facilitate age-appropriate programmes.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Responsible, dependable, and able to manage after-school environment.
• Reflective, adaptable, and resilient when working with students with more complex needs.
• Upholds professionalism and maintains appropriate boundaries.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Student Engagement & Programme Facilitation

• Plan and conduct daily engagement activities for students who remain in school after lessons.
• Facilitate enrichment activities, games, and values-based discussions to strengthen character development.
• Develop programmes that teach life skills such as emotional regulation, communication, problem-solving, and resilience.
• Provide a safe, supervised, and supportive environment for students during the afternoon period.

1. Socio-Emotional Support & Guidance

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Offer active listening, mentoring, and age-appropriate counselling support.
• Guide students through personal, social, and behavioural challenges.
• Identify early warning signs of emotional or behavioural concerns and escalate appropriately.

1. Collaboration with School Personnel

• Work closely with teachers, school counsellors, learning support and specialised personnel to understand students’ needs.
• Participate in case discussions and contribute to intervention plans.
• Communicate observations and concerns in a timely and professional manner.

1. Coordination with Parents and External Agencies

• Communicate with parents/guardians if required to reinforce strategies, follow up on concerns, or connect families to community resources.
• Engage with external social service agencies, family service centres, youth organisations, or community partners to support students with additional needs.
• Support the implementation of agency-led programmes or services in school.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when sharing or receiving information.

1. Administrative & Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of attendance, observations, and interventions.
• Ensure safe and smooth day-to-day operations of the school-based afternoon engagement programme.
• Prepare resources and materials for daily activities.
• Uphold child protection and safety protocols consistently