Social Worker
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Qualis Business Support Services Ltd is hiring a full-time Social Worker in Lagos to manage the psychosocial welfare, legal protection, and case management of children in care. The role requires ensuring compliance with Lagos State MYSD regulations, the Child Rights Act, and best practices in child safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and family reintegration. Candidates should have a BA/BSc/HND and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Full-time social welfare role focused on child protection and case management
- Requires 3 years of experience and a BA/BSc/HND qualification
- Based in Lagos with statutory liaison and court representation duties
- Involves safeguarding, caregiver supervision, and multi-agency coordination
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Original source description
Qualis Business Support Services Ltd, is a Professional Human Resource Service Firm, our focus is on building capacity and developing individuals on professional excellence
Social Worker
Job Type: Full Time
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
3 years
Location: Lagos
Job Field: Caregiver / Nanny / Social Workers
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Social Worker responsible for the overall psychosocial welfare, legal protection, and case management of all children in the care of the Home.
The role ensures compliance with Lagos State Ministry of Youth & Social Development (MYSD) regulations, the Child Rights Act, and global best practices in child safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and family reintegration.
Key Responsibilities
- Case Management & Child Welfare:
- Conduct comprehensive social investigations, family tracing, home assessments and risk assessments for all admitted children.
- Develop and implement Individual Care Plans (ICPs) and ensure proper follow-up of all social care needs for heritage children.
- Supervise and ensure accurate, confidential, and up-to-date data collection, case files, and digital records in line with data protection.
- Monitor children closely including health, nutrition (balanced diet), mental health, emotional well-being, education and social development.
- Ensure effective drug administration and proper use of medical books in collaboration with caregivers and health staff.
- Legal & Statutory Liaison:
- Liaise with MYSD, Family Courts, Juvenile Welfare Centres, NAPTIP, Police, and other relevant government agencies.
- Represent the Home at court proceedings, prepare legal reports, affidavits and generate timely statutory reports.
- Make evidence-based recommendations to management on the best course of action for each child - reunification, foster care, adoption, or long-term care.
- Safeguarding & Team Supervision:
- Serve as Child Safeguarding Focal Point - enforce Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy (zero tolerance for abuse).
- Supervise, train and mentor caregivers and domestic staff on child rights, positive discipline, nutrition, hygiene and trauma-informed care.
- Coordinate with schools, hospitals, psychologists and counsellors for holistic support.
- Attend stakeholder meetings, case conferences and keep accurate minutes and records.
- Reporting & Administration:
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports to management on status, court updates, and welfare of children.
- Manage the child welfare database and ensure all files are audit-ready for MYSD inspections.
- Required
- A degree in Social Works, previous experience in Management of vulnerable children with an in-depth of knowledge of child Rights Act.
- Must be a registered member of Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASW) - mandatory.
- Minimum of 3 years proven experience as a Social Worker in an NGO, orphanage, or child protection setting.
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Method of Application
- Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to:
- adanne.osuagwu@gmail.com
- using the jo title as the subject of the email.
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