Location: Woodlands

Contract period: From 15 July 2026 to 14 July 2027 (Option to Extend for a further period of 12 months)

Working Arrangement:

Mondays to Fridays: 12:00am to 6:00pm.
Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Job Scope:

Work closely with the school's Student Management Team, Year Heads, Counsellors, and relevant school personnel to support students through positive mentoring, relationship-building, and engagement strategies.

The role aims to strengthen students school connectedness, resilience, behaviour, and social-emotional development in line with the objectives of MOE's UPLIFT initiatives.

UPLIFT Programme Facilitation & Mentoring

Support the implementation of the school's UPLIFT Programme and related student engagement sessions

Build positive mentoring relationships with identified students through regular interaction and engagement

Facilitate and support structured activities, discussions, and reflection sessions planned by the school

Guide students towards positive behaviour, resilience, and improved school engagement through mentoring and encouragement

Support students in developing appropriate social-emotional skills, self-management, and positive decision-making

Student Engagement & Support

Conduct small-group or pull-out engagement sessions for students identified by the school for additional support

Engage students through structured conversations and activities aligned with the school's intervention framework

Monitor students participation and engagement during sessions and provide feedback to the school personnel in charge

Support efforts to strengthen students sense of belonging and connectedness to school

Collaboration with School Personnel

Work closely with Student Management personnel, Year Heads, School Counsellors, and teachers to support identified students.

Participate in relevant briefing and review sessions related to the students under the UPLIFT Programme.

Maintain professional communication and appropriate documentation related to programme attendance and student engagement where required by the school.

Requirements

Diploma in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Youth Work, Community Services, or related fields.

ONE year of previous experience working with youths, adolescents, or students-at-risk.

Experience working in schools, youth agencies, social service organisations, or mentoring programmes will be an advantage.

The Personnel should possess the following personal attributes:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to engage effectively with adolescents.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle challenging situations.
Comfortable with using technology including body cameras and documentation systems.
Ability to build rapport with students whilst maintaining authority.
Strong sense of responsibility and integrity.
Ability to work collaboratively with school staff and parents.
Commitment to student welfare and positive behavioural change.
Proactive approach to preventing misconduct through positive engagement.

EA License No.: 96C4864
Reg. No.: R26161270 JOEY TAY YI TING

School Youth Worker | Woodlands