Social Worker at The Maa Trust

The Maa Trust

  • Narok
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
  • Apply easily
The Social Worker will provide comprehensive case management services with a particular focus on children, adolescent mothers, women, and the elderly. The role will ensure timely identification, reporting, follow-up, and referral of cases involving child protection, adolescent mothers, and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), while offering psychosocial support to survivors and their families. The Social Worker will act as a link between The Maa Trust, CHP Talek Health Centre, the community, and statutory agencies, ensuring adherence to the reporting procedures of Narok West Sub-County.Key roles and responsibilities:
  • Case Management & Support
  • Identify, assess, and provide case management support for vulnerable children, women, and families.
  • Offer counselling and psychosocial support to adolescent mothers during antenatal and postnatal periods, encouraging them to return to school where possible.
  • Support survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) with dignity and confidentiality, ensuring their immediate safety and well-being.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential case files, tracking follow-up actions and outcomes.
  • Work closely together with the Kenya Police Service to ensure that evidence is collected and stored correctly.
  • Testify in court hearings regarding abuse cases when necessary.
  • Reporting & Referral
  • Ensure that cases are reported promptly and in line with the national guidelines.
  • Map, identify, and maintain a pool of service providers under the referral pathways for timely referral of cases.
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with local child protection structures, the police, health authorities, and other referral actors.
  • Provide clear, timely reports to the facility matron and relevant government agencies.
  • Community Engagement
  • Sensitize the community on child protection, gender, and rights.
  • Work with Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) and other local structures to identify at-risk households and individuals.
  • Participate in multi-agency case conferences, forums, and community awareness events.
  • Capacity Building & Collaboration
  • Train and support CHP Talek staff and CHVs on referral pathways, reporting protocols, and psychosocial support.
  • Train and support Maa Trust staff and outreach workers on referral pathways, reporting protocols, and psychosocial support.
  • Collaborate with schools, local leaders, and government agencies to create a supportive environment for vulnerable children and women.
  • Ensure all interventions comply with national child protection and safeguarding guidelines.
  • Periodic monitoring of service providers to ensure safe and effective survivor-centered service provision
Qualifications & Experience
  • Diploma in Social Work or Psychology, bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in child protection, GBV case management, or social work in a health or community setting.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with child protection and gender based violence legal frameworks and standard operating procedures.
  • Demonstrated understanding of survivor-centric interviewing approaches, safeguarding principles, and humanrights-based approaches.
  • Experience working with adolescent mothers, women, and children in rural/pastoralist communities preferred.
  • Strong counselling and psychosocial support skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and report-writing skills.
  • Fluency in English, Kiswahili, and Maa.
Method of ApplicationTo apply, submit your CV (max 2 pages) and a 1-page cover letter explaining your interest and relevant skills to recruitment@themaatrust.org with the subject: “Social Worker Application – [Your Name]” by11th September 2025. "The Maa Trust is an equal opportunity employer. Unfortunately, due to the many applications normally received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted."Build your CV for free.

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