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The Maa Trust
Non-profit + 1 more
Description
The Social Worker will provide comprehensive case management services with a particular focus on children, adolescentmothers, women, and the elderly. The role will ensure timely identification, reporting, follow-up, and referral of casesinvolving child protection, adolescent mothers, and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), while offering psychosocialsupport to survivors and their families. The Social Worker will act as a link between The Maa Trust, CHP Talek HealthCentre, the community, and statutory agencies, ensuring adherence to the reporting procedures of Narok West Sub-County.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
a) Diploma in Social Work or Psychology, bachelor’s degree preferred.
b) Minimum of 3 years’ experience in child protection, GBV case management, or social work in a health or
community setting.
c) Demonstrated familiarity with child protection and gender based violence legal frameworks and standard operating
procedures.
d) Demonstrated understanding of survivor-centric interviewing approaches, safeguarding principles, and humanrights-based approaches.
e) Experience working with adolescent mothers, women, and children in rural/pastoralist communities preferred.
f) Strong counselling and psychosocial support skills.
g) Excellent interpersonal, communication, and report-writing skills.
h) Fluency in English, Kiswahili, and Maa1. Case Management & Support
a) Identify, assess, and provide case management support for vulnerable children, women, and families.
b) Offer counselling and psychosocial support to adolescent mothers during antenatal and postnatal periods,
encouraging them to return to school where possible.
c) Support survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) with dignity and confidentiality, ensuring their
immediate safety and well-being.
d) Maintain accurate and confidential case files, tracking follow-up actions and outcomes.
e) Work closely together with the Kenya Police Service to ensure that evidence is collected and stored correctly.
f) Testify in court hearings regarding abuse cases when necessary.
2. Reporting & Referral
a) Ensure that cases are reported promptly and in line with the national guidelines.
b) Map, identify, and maintain a pool of service providers under the referral pathways for timely referral of cases.
c) Establish and maintain strong working relationships with local child protection structures, the police, health
authorities, and other referral actors.
d) Provide clear, timely reports to the facility matron and relevant government agencies.
3. Community Engagement
a) Sensitize the community on child protection, gender, and rights.
b) Work with Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) and other local structures to identify at-risk households and
individuals.
c) Participate in multi-agency case conferences, forums, and community awareness events.
4. Capacity Building & Collaboration
a) Train and support CHP Talek staff and CHVs on referral pathways, reporting protocols, and psychosocial support.
b) Train and support Maa Trust staff and outreach workers on referral pathways, reporting protocols, and psychosocial
support.
c) Collaborate with schools, local leaders, and government agencies to create a supportive environment for vulnerable
children and women.
d) Ensure all interventions comply with national child protection and safeguarding guidelines.
e) Periodic monitoring of service providers to ensure safe and effective survivor-centered service provisionStart hiring with Fuzu
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