Officer - Case Work

Overview

Oversee and implement essential case management activities for vulnerable individuals.

You have:

• 3 years of relevant experience in social work, child protection, or community-based approaches.
• Bachelor's degree in social work, anthropology, development, or a related field.
• Strong technical understanding of child protection and community-based approaches.
• Proven experience working directly with children and families.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team, work effectively under pressure, and handle sensitive situations with care.
• Exemplifies trustworthiness, integrity, and a clear commitment to Save the Children's core values and humanitarian principles.

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements will be flexible for the potential female candidates.

The Opportunity

The Officer - Case Work position involves overseeing and implementing essential case management activities with a focus on ensuring the well-being of vulnerable individuals. The role encompasses conducting assessments, developing case plans, providing direct support, and facilitating referrals. The Officer will play a crucial part in maintaining accurate case files, participating in case conferences, and adhering to confidentiality standards. This position offers an opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a meaningful impact through effective case management, contributing to the overall success of the organization's mission. Case Worker is responsible for documenting information, implementing case management tools and forms, supporting the child/family through the case management process, ensuring data protection in line with internal protocols, and for providing daily updates to the supervisor and preparing regular reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3 years of relevant experience in social work, child protection, or community-based approaches, showcasing a proven track record in effectively implementing and managing related programs or initiatives. • Strong technical understanding of child protection and community-based approaches. • Proven experience working directly with children and families. • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team, work effectively under pressure, and handle sensitive situations with care. • Exemplifies trustworthiness, integrity, and a clear commitment to Save the Children's core values and humanitarian principles. • Bachelor's degree in social work, anthropology, development, or a related field.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday • All children learn from a quality basic education and that, • Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview ‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

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