Job Vacancy at World Hope International – Social Worker (Sierra Leone)

JOB SUMMARY
The role of the Social Worker will include taking referrals of survivors of human trafficking. They will make appropriate referrals, transport survivors to shelter-based care, assess families for safety, attend court sessions, conduct family bonding sessions, reintegrate survivors into the safe communities, and conduct post-reintegration follow-up visits. The social worker may also train staff and community members on proper safeguarding, as summarized above, as well as to respond to any policy breaches, in coordination with other team members. They will do this with a kind, compassionate, supportive, and professional approach. The Social Worker will develop relationships within specified communities where WHI is working, especially with schools and community leaders.

They will offer training for people in communities and make referrals to appropriate support services if they identify anyone facing abuse. They will offer supportive counseling to survivors identified and keep clear case notes on their therapeutic interventions and survivors’ progress. They will liaise with Child Welfare Committees, and WHI-created Village Parent Groups, where applicable, to increase the level of support and protection within the community. They will also represent World Hope at coordination meetings, at the national and local levels. They will refer cases to law enforcement as needed, and follow-up cases to the judicial level.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– Referring cases of survivors of abuse, including Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Trafficking in Persons, to appropriate support services: to other WHI staff, other organizations, the appropriate ministry, and/or law enforcement.

– Providing therapeutic services, and referrals, to survivors of abuse.

– Occasional travel, in rural areas of Sierra Leone, will be a requirement of the job; – Liaising closely with the international Anti-Trafficking and GBV team of World Hope International

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Education

Degree or certificate in Social Work, Gender or associated field, or relevant work experience

2. Job-related experience and knowledge

Experience working with a protection agency is a plus.

Knowledge of protection issues is required.

Must have a willingness to closely follow and help to train on Child Protection Policy. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.

3. Time required in job to reach effective performance

4. Probation period – three months

COMPETENCIES

Essential Character: Compassion Confidence Dedication Personal integrity Analytical thinking Proactivity Result orientation Thoroughness Effective communication Essential Skills: Information Handling People management Managing own time Planning and Organizing Problem Solving and Decision making Training Team building Preferred competencies: Conceptual Thinking Independent Thinking Development Orientation Flexibility
WHI CHILD PROTECTION POLICY & STANDARDS

WHI has zero-tolerance for abuse and exploitation. WHI’s Protection Policy and Prevention from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Code of Conduct are closely adhered to and enforced. The organization continually examines itself to ensure that everything reasonably possible is done to reduce the risk to sponsored and non-sponsored children and vulnerable adults in WHI projects from any form of abuse or exploitation.

Employees offered a job with WHI are expected to duly sign and follow the Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy & Standards as an appendage to their contract of employment. By signing the Child Protection Policy & Standards and Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both policies and consent to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.

Any breach will result in disciplinary action including possible dismissal and referral to law enforcement.

Suitably, qualified, and skilled candidates are advised to send in their letter of application with updated CVs, current telephone number(s), and copies of certificates to:

The Support Services Manager

World Hope International Sierra Leone

Country Office: 49 Johnson Street Aberdeen, Freetown Sierra Leone Or

Regional Office: 79 Teko Road, Makeni

Or

Send an email to:

[email protected]

Closing Date: 21st February 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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