Social Welfare Professional – Semi-Secure Centre

The Role

We are inviting applications from dedicated, compassionate, and resilient professionals who are committed to supporting minors who exhibit dysregulated behaviours and who have a strong aptitude for working with young people. Candidates should be able to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively, demonstrating empathy and compassion while maintaining clear and appropriate boundaries. A trauma-informed approach is essential, including a sound understanding of the impact of adverse childhood experiences and the ability to respond sensitively and thoughtfully to the needs of young people. The appointed Social Welfare Professionals (SWPs) will also undertake certain coordination and administrative responsibilities and will be compensated accordingly.

Selected candidates will be responsible for providing comprehensive care and support to minors in their day-to-day living activities, attending to their physical, emotional, social, and educational needs while promoting independence and the development of essential life skills. They will be expected to plan and facilitate stimulating activities tailored to the individual needs of the minors in their care, as well as manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours in a safe, professional, and effective manner.

The successful applicants will serve as a consistent and reliable presence, helping to create and maintain a stable, structured, and supportive environment. They will actively participate as members of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to care planning meetings, case reviews, and assessments, while accompanying minors to appointments, educational commitments, and outings when required. Additional responsibilities include supporting the day-to-day operation of the residential setting and working collaboratively with social workers, therapists, educators, healthcare professionals, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and support.

This is a shift-based role, including night duties, weekends, and public holidays.

The Persons

Applicants must be in possession of a Degree in Humanities (MQF level 6) or a related equivalent qualification and in addition, a minimum of one year work experience within the social field.

Candidates must be fluent in Maltese and English to be eligible for an interview. Qualifications and experience claimed must be supported by certificates and/or testimonials. Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification/s are to produce with their application, a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualification Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). In addition, candidates are requested to submit an updated CV including 2 referees’ contact details and a valid police conduct.