SOCIAL WORKER

AIC-Chariots for Hope shares the hope of Christ by loving Kenyan children through Christian discipleship and long-term physical, emotional, and educational care and provision. Across eight programme areas in Kenya, we support children’s care, education, health, faith and preparation for adulthood while strengthening families and expanding support for safe family care.

AIC-Chariots for Hope is looking for a Social Worker at AIC Mogogosiek Baby Home in Bomet County. The Social Worker is responsible for the case management, family tracing, family strengthening, reintegration and transition of children from institutional care to safe and sustainable family or community-based care.

The Social Worker will manage individual child and family cases from assessment and pathway planning through family preparation, reintegration or another approved family-based care pathway, and post-placement monitoring. The role will also support the provision of safe, trauma-informed care to children while they remain at the home and contribute to the home's transition from institutional care towards family and community-based care.

Position Title:  Social Worker

Reports to:  Home Manager

Principal Job Activities:

1.      Manage individual child case files, assessments and care plans, including pre-admission assessments and the paperwork for each child's file.

2.      Act in the position of Home Manager when he or she is absent from campus.

3.      Conduct family tracing and verify family and caregiver information, facilitate case conferences and recommend appropriate care pathways.

4.      Assess family safety, caregiving capacity, needs and strengths, and prepare children and families for reintegration or alternative family care.

5.      In liaison with the Program Manager, develop and review family strengthening plans with children and caregivers, and coordinate implementation.

6.      Coordinate safe reintegration, other approved family-based care placements, psychosocial support and other essential services.

7.      Monitor children and families after reintegration or placement for the duration of the family support plan, coordinating referrals and linking families to relevant community services.

8.      Monitor child wellbeing, family progress and care-plan outcomes, conduct case reviews and support safe case closure or continued support.

9.      Implement trauma-informed care strategies for the children, and train staff members as necessary.

10.   Provide weekly supervision for direct caregivers including house mothers, tutors and grandmothers/relievers.

11.   Work with the Home Manager to identify, respond to, and report child protection and safeguarding concerns.

12.   Work with the Home Manager and Program Manager to implement education, discipleship and other programs.

13.   Liaison with therapists and other community partners to provide direct services for children in need.

14.   Liaison with CFH to manage child sponsorship communications.

15.   Maintain accurate case records, document and update program reports, and submit relevant reports to the DCS Office in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

1.      Be faithful to the vision and mission of AIC-Chariots for Hope.

2.      Be a mature Christian with a good testimony from his/her church (attach Statement of Faith, plus Pastor's recommendation).

3.      A Diploma in Social Work, Social Development, Community Development, Child Care & Protection or a relevant qualification from a recognized institution. A Bachelor's degree will be an added advantage.

4.      At least 2 to 3 years of relevant professional experience in child protection, case management, family strengthening, reintegration, alternative family care, residential child care or related child welfare work.

5.      Knowledge of the Children Act 2022, child safeguarding/protection procedures, alternative family care, family strengthening and the principles of care reform in Kenya.

6.      Demonstrate high assessment skills.

7.      Compassionate and kind-hearted.

8.      Be flexible, teachable and committed to personal growth.

9.      Exhibit high problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

10.   Exhibit excellent communication skills (written and oral).

11.   Be honest and trustworthy with high personal integrity.

12.   Be a team player.

13.   Be an active listener.

14.   Proficient in Microsoft Office computer programs.

15.   Fluency in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of the relevant local language is an advantage.

16.   Hold a valid driver's license (added advantage).

17.   May be required to live on campus, depending on the home.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send their applications attaching a Cover Letter, CV, Statement of Faith and Letter from their Pastor, before 23/10/2026.