Youth Worker #Bukit Batok

Working Hour

• Mondays to Fridays: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Key Roles

During Curriculum Hours

1. Student Development and Preventive Work

• Manning of rooms/centres for students undergoing restorative programmes, in-school suspension, or detention

• Supervise detention sessions, including attendance-taking and ensuring completion of assigned reflection tasks

• Conduct interviews, reflection sessions, and regular check-ins with students

• Facilitate small-group activities such as circle time, journaling, and goal-setting to support students' social-emotional growth

• Support programmes addressing issues such as peer relationships, stress management, and self-esteem

2. Consultation and Collaboration

• Work closely with the Student Development Team (SDT), Year Heads, and Form Teachers to support students with higher needs

• Provide practical strategies to teachers for supporting at-risk students

• Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary discussions where required

3. Family and Community Engagement

• Contact and update parents regarding student behaviour, attendance, and intervention matters where necessary

• Liaise with external agencies (e.g., FSCs, MSF, ComLink, VWOs) in consultation with the school to coordinate student support

4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Monitor student progress and recommend follow-up support where necessary

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records in line with school requirements

After-Curriculum Hours

• Support the facilitation of group work, intervention, or enrichment programmes

• Assist in supervising students involved in detention, restorative practices, or intervention programmes

• Perform other duties as agreed between the agency and the school to support student well-being

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Education, Youth Work, or related fields

• Relevant training in counselling, restorative practices, or youth engagement is an advantage

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage students, parents, staff, and external agencies

• Ability to supervise and manage students in structured settings such as detention or intervention programmes

• Ability to facilitate small-group sessions and student reflection conversations

• Good observation, documentation, and record-keeping skills

• Competent in basic IT systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, student management systems)

• At least 1–2 years of experience in school-based support work, youth work, or related educational settings

• Experience working with adolescents or at-risk students in preventive or intervention programmes

• Experience liaising with parents, schools, and community agencies is an advantage