Job Description

Contract Period: From 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Mondays to Fridays: 8.00am to 5.00pm
1)The SWEO shall report to the school's Head of Department of Student Development & School Leaders
2) Officer will work closely with students, school staff, and liaise with external agencies to provide timely support for at-risk students and promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing positive school culture.

• Assist to identify, support and monitor at-risk students with social, emotional or behavioural or attendance concerns.
• Work closely with key personnels (e.g. Year Heads, Form Teachers, School Counsellors, Social Welfare Officer etc to develop appropriate intervention plans)
• Provide case support including home visits where appropriate to support student development.
• Maintain accurate case notes & documentation for student support and engagement efforts, ensuring confidentiality and assist in the reporting and evaluation process.
• Support After-School Engagement (ASE) programmes for identified high needs students. ASE programmes include, but are not limited to:

(a) Academic Support Programmes
(b)Mentoring Programmes
(c)Interest-based Experiential Elective Programmes

• Monitor students' attendance in the ASE programmes and document observations as feedback for teachers. Assist staff with follow up with parents/guardians of absent students.
• Work closely with Student Development Department staff, form teachers and subject teachers to understand the students' profiles and needs to better engage and support the students.
• Engage and manage students during recess, lunch and after-school hours daily to help maintain noise level, orderliness and discipline at all times.
• Regular walkabout to maintain positive discipline through observation, mingling and mentoring to build rapport.
• Provide social, emotional and basic academic support as part of re-integration for students returning to school after long term absences.
• Plan for and carry out activities during the school holidays (March, June, September and November/December) to engage the high needs students.
• Engage in regular patrolling outside school area to ensure safety and discipline of the students to infuse positive community culture.
• Assist staff in managing and following-up on disicpline cases (e.g. viewing of surveillance camera footage, after school detention etc...)
• Other duties:

- Any other duties as assigned by School Leaders, HOD Student Development, or Administration Manager.
- Maintain orderliness of the classrooms and facilities used for ASE programmes.
Requirements

• Diploma in counselling or social work or some experience in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Community Development experience, or related field
• Must have at least 2 years of working experience in student welfare, social services, or community work (experience in school settings is an advantage)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage students, staff and families (if appropriate) from diverse backgrounds
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Knowledge of child protection policies, basic counseling techniques, and case management processes is preferred
• Passion and disposition to work with at-risk students
• Empathy for students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties
• To be proactive and possess good working attitude and be willing to learn and take up new challenges

EA License No.: 96C4864
Reg No.: R25128798 HUANG QIMENG

Skills Required