Social Worker

Al Rabeeh Academy is seeking an experienced, adaptable and committed Social
Worker for Aug ‎2023.
Al Rabeeh Academy is a beautiful, purpose built school, opened in August ‎2017
and is a part of a growing network of schools. The Al Rabeeh name has been
synonymous throughout the city for high quality education and pastoral care
since ‎1979. Our school is a member of British Schools in the Middle East
(BSME) which provides excellent opportunities for inter-school competitions,
tournaments and CPD.
Al Rabeeh Academy is a bilingual private school from FS1 to Year ‎13,
delivering the English National Curriculum, alongside a statutory Arabic
Curriculum.
Successful applicants will need to have an understanding of the ethos and
values of Al Rabeeh Academy, a school with a high population of Arabic
speaking students. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator,
confident in establishing open communication with students, staff and parents.
Applicants must be fluent English speakers, and spoken Arabic is desirable but
not essential. You must hold a relevant Degree in Psychology or Social Work
and must be able to demonstrate the below criteria:
‎1. To put the welfare and care of students as the main priority of your role.
‎2. Be able to assess social, emotional and educational problems which affect
a child's ability to benefit from available educational opportunities
‎3. To maintain supportive relationships with children, parents/carers and
teachers, so that help can be given towards the alleviation of problems
concerned with school attendance, material difficulties, mental and physical
disabilities and behaviour
‎4. Provide brief or long term counselling, behavioural programmes such as
anger management, social skills training, CBT, nurture groups etc

‎6. Be an advocate for children - ensuring their voice is heard and their
wellbeing is at the heart of all decisions made
‎7. Maintain appropriate school records and provide written reports and
communications, participate and present if required during CPD sessions.
‎8. Follow the policies of the school, maintaining confidentiality as per the
counselling and safeguarding policies
Package Details:
* Competitive salary (tax free)
* A limited contract
* Medical insurance cover
* End of service gratuity
* Visa arranged by the school
Applicants should complete the application form on the TES website via the
Quick Apply button. Please submit a CV of no more than ‎2 pages together with a
recent photograph, and a scanned degree certificate.
Please note that the school reserves the right to begin the recruitment
process prior to the closing date. Therefore, candidates are recommended to
submit their application as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted in
Abu Dhabi or online with the Principal, Mr Riaan Huyser.
Start date for this position will be Aug ‎2023.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
Al Rabeeh Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to
undergo child protection screening.

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