Social Worker - Student Counselling and Wellbeing
Posted date [2026-08-01]
(ID: 48808)
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Aldar Education is a leading education provider in the UAE, delivering inclusive, sustainable, and innovative learning experiences that inspire students and support community development. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of educational brands, covering all stages from early years to adult learning, with a wide range of curricula across multiple locations in Abu Dhabi and beyond. With a mix of owned and managed schools, Aldar Education ensures high standards in teaching, modern facilities, and a supportive environment for students, educators, and staff, maintaining a strong commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Social Worker - Student Counselling and WellbeingJob Snapshot
Role: Social Worker
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Social Work
Experience: Minimum 1 year
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding UAE National Social Worker to join Rabdan Charter School in Abu Dhabi for an immediate start. The role focuses on supporting students’ personal, social, behavioural and academic development through individual counselling, group interventions and preventive wellbeing programmes.
The successful candidate will work closely with students, parents, counsellors and school professionals to identify concerns, monitor progress and coordinate appropriate support. Applicants must understand the cultural values of the region and hold the appropriate licence to provide student counselling.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Social Work
Salary: 8000-12000 AED per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Abu Dhabi;
please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: UAE National
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
Rabdan Charter School is an American Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi with a diverse and progressive learning community. The school is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and supporting the UAE National Agenda for Emirati students.
The Social Worker will provide personal, group and career-related counselling while helping students address social, behavioural and family concerns. The role also involves bullying prevention, conflict resolution, parent communication and referrals to appropriate external support services when required.
Key Responsibilities
Support students’ personal, social, behavioural and academic growth.
Monitor individual students’ wellbeing, development and educational progress.
Communicate with parents regarding student behaviour and relevant support needs.
Help students understand and manage social, behavioural and personal difficulties.
Provide preventive and developmental counselling that strengthens students’ life skills.
Identify pupils who may be at risk because of social, behavioural or family circumstances.
Make appropriate referrals for external intervention in consultation with parents and school leaders.
Implement measures to prevent bullying and provide appropriate support to affected students.
Deliver conflict-resolution sessions and other targeted student-support programmes.
Recognise potential domestic abuse or family concerns that could affect student development.
Identify areas where structured group counselling would provide effective support.
Establish and lead counselling groups addressing appropriate academic, social or behavioural needs.
Use classroom, small-group and individual interventions according to student requirements.
Provide culturally sensitive guidance on adolescent social development.
Work individually and collectively with students on appropriate social-development matters.
Coordinate with school counsellors to provide accurate information about career pathways.
Help students explore suitable career options and make informed academic course selections.
Support students in developing job-search skills, including résumé writing and interview preparation.
Maintain an organised career information library or database for student use.
Record interventions and monitor student outcomes in accordance with school procedures.
Build trusted relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Collaborate with parents, counsellors, teachers and external professionals when required.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with safeguarding, counselling and school policies.
Ideal Profile
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education in Social Work.
Minimum one year of school counselling or other relevant counselling experience.
Appropriate licence authorising the delivery of student counselling services.
UAE National eligible to work in Abu Dhabi.
Strong understanding of student wellbeing, social development and behavioural support.
Awareness of cultural influences affecting the social development of adolescents.
Ability to handle sensitive student and family matters professionally and confidentially.
Strong commitment to helping young people overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.
Ability to inspire respect, trust and confidence among students and parents.
Available to join immediately.
Skills Set
Student counselling
School social work
Personal and social development
Group counselling
Career guidance
Behavioural intervention
Student progress monitoring
Bullying prevention
Conflict resolution
Safeguarding awareness
Risk identification and referral
Parent communication
Career exploration support
Cultural awareness
Interpersonal communication
Organisation and record management
Emotional resilience
Confidentiality
Why Join Us
Join a respected education group with an established network of schools in Abu Dhabi.
Contribute to the personal, social and academic development of Emirati students.
Work within a progressive American Curriculum learning environment.
Collaborate with dedicated teachers, counsellors and student-support professionals.
Deliver meaningful interventions that strengthen student wellbeing and resilience.
Help advance the educational objectives of the UAE National Agenda.
About the Company
Aldar Education operates a growing network of schools across the United Arab Emirates and provides learning environments designed to support academic achievement, personal development and community values. Its schools deliver recognised curricula while maintaining a strong commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion and the cultural values of the region.
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Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: UAE National
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
Rabdan Charter School is an American Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi with a diverse and progressive learning community. The school is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and supporting the UAE National Agenda for Emirati students.
The Social Worker will provide personal, group and career-related counselling while helping students address social, behavioural and family concerns. The role also involves bullying prevention, conflict resolution, parent communication and referrals to appropriate external support services when required.
Key Responsibilities
Support students’ personal, social, behavioural and academic growth.
Monitor individual students’ wellbeing, development and educational progress.
Communicate with parents regarding student behaviour and relevant support needs.
Help students understand and manage social, behavioural and personal difficulties.
Provide preventive and developmental counselling that strengthens students’ life skills.
Identify pupils who may be at risk because of social, behavioural or family circumstances.
Make appropriate referrals for external intervention in consultation with parents and school leaders.
Implement measures to prevent bullying and provide appropriate support to affected students.
Deliver conflict-resolution sessions and other targeted student-support programmes.
Recognise potential domestic abuse or family concerns that could affect student development.
Identify areas where structured group counselling would provide effective support.
Establish and lead counselling groups addressing appropriate academic, social or behavioural needs.
Use classroom, small-group and individual interventions according to student requirements.
Provide culturally sensitive guidance on adolescent social development.
Work individually and collectively with students on appropriate social-development matters.
Coordinate with school counsellors to provide accurate information about career pathways.
Help students explore suitable career options and make informed academic course selections.
Support students in developing job-search skills, including résumé writing and interview preparation.
Maintain an organised career information library or database for student use.
Record interventions and monitor student outcomes in accordance with school procedures.
Build trusted relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Collaborate with parents, counsellors, teachers and external professionals when required.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with safeguarding, counselling and school policies.
Ideal Profile
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education in Social Work.
Minimum one year of school counselling or other relevant counselling experience.
Appropriate licence authorising the delivery of student counselling services.
UAE National eligible to work in Abu Dhabi.
Strong understanding of student wellbeing, social development and behavioural support.
Awareness of cultural influences affecting the social development of adolescents.
Ability to handle sensitive student and family matters professionally and confidentially.
Strong commitment to helping young people overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.
Ability to inspire respect, trust and confidence among students and parents.
Available to join immediately.
Skills Set
Student counselling
School social work
Personal and social development
Group counselling
Career guidance
Behavioural intervention
Student progress monitoring
Bullying prevention
Conflict resolution
Safeguarding awareness
Risk identification and referral
Parent communication
Career exploration support
Cultural awareness
Interpersonal communication
Organisation and record management
Emotional resilience
Confidentiality
Why Join Us
Join a respected education group with an established network of schools in Abu Dhabi.
Contribute to the personal, social and academic development of Emirati students.
Work within a progressive American Curriculum learning environment.
Collaborate with dedicated teachers, counsellors and student-support professionals.
Deliver meaningful interventions that strengthen student wellbeing and resilience.
Help advance the educational objectives of the UAE National Agenda.
About the Company
Aldar Education operates a growing network of schools across the United Arab Emirates and provides learning environments designed to support academic achievement, personal development and community values. Its schools deliver recognised curricula while maintaining a strong commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion and the cultural values of the region.
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