Social Worker at The Maa Trust
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.
How to Apply:
To 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.”