251 Youth Worker jobs in Singapore

Full-time

Education & Coaching

YouthPhoria is a non-profit programme led by a committed team of volunteer mentors who conduct weekly Saturday programmes to meet youth's social, emotional, and educational needs, and to fulfil their potential.

As part of the YouthPhoria team, you will make YouthPhoria an innovative and sustainable model of improving the social mobility of young persons in Singapore. You will oversee programmes for youths from disadvantaged families, and manage volunteers & partners, to ensure effective frontline & educational support in each local community.

1. Community Engagement

• Oversee and ensure quality implementation of programme across YouthPhoria clubs.
• Conduct outreach and onboard vulnerable youth clients, ensuring regular programme participation
• Design, plan, and oversee youth mentoring programmes aligned with organisational goals and emerging youth needs, ensuring relevance and impact through evidence-based practices.
• Facilitate engaging workshops, group activities, and events that foster youth development in areas such as leadership, confidence and life skills.
• Conduct regular programme evaluations and feedback sessions with stakeholders to assess impact and guide continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal departments to align mentoring efforts with wider community outreach and organisational initiatives.
• Advocate for youth issues within the community by representing the organisation in relevant forums, networks, and coalitions.
• Keep updated on current research, trends, and best practices in the youth development and mentoring sectors to enhance programme effectiveness.
• Onboard and engage new volunteers, and mentor volunteer leaders / supervisors to achieve regular volunteer support and a safe, conducive learning environment for clients at each club.
• Ensuring timely support of youths and family needs as they arise, directing them to resources or referring them to social workers.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to advocate for vulnerable youth's needs & aspirations.
• Foster long-term relationships to strengthen social capital and facilitate social transformation.
• Develop professional practice in community work.

2. Project Management

• Oversee ad-hoc/ year-round special projects or events from ideation to completion, by coordinating people, processes and resources to meet goals on time and within budget
• Establish vision and alignment among volunteer teams and stakeholders to implement well

3. Others

• Curate social media content
• Curate stories of beneficiaries and volunteers
• Support social workers in crises or case follow-up where needed.
• Upkeep general administration and coordination, pertaining to database management, claims and outings etc.

• 5 day work week: Tues - Sat
• Location: Mostly in the East

• Degree in any discipline
• 2-3 years of related work experience in Youth Work
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and a self-starter who contributes independently
• High integrity and a positive role model to volunteers
• Compassion for vulnerable children and families
• Carries a professional image, with care to detail
• Excellent facilitation, and verbal and written communication skills
• Adept at Microsoft Office

Please download the application form and submit with your updated resume to

Job Summary:

YouthPhoria is a non-profit programme led by a committed team of volunteer mentors who conduct weekly Saturday programmes to meet youth's social, emotional, and educational needs, and to fulfil their potential.

As part of the YouthPhoria team, you will make YouthPhoria an innovative and sustainable model of improving the social mobility of young persons in Singapore. You will oversee programmes for youths from disadvantaged families, and manage volunteers & partners, to ensure effective frontline & educational support in each local community.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Community Engagement

2. Oversee and ensure quality implementation of programme across YouthPhoria clubs

3. Conduct outreach and onboard vulnerable youth clients, ensuring regular programme participation
4. Design, plan, and oversee youth mentoring programmes aligned with organisational goals and emerging youth needs, ensuring relevance and impact through evidence-based practices.
5. Facilitate engaging workshops, group activities, and events that foster youth development in areas such as leadership, confidence and life skills.
6. Conduct regular programme evaluations and feedback sessions with stakeholders to assess impact and guide continuous improvement.
7. Collaborate with internal departments to align mentoring efforts with wider community outreach and organisational initiatives.
8. Advocate for youth issues within the community by representing the organisation in relevant forums, networks, and coalitions.
9. Keep updated on current research, trends, and best practices in the youth development and mentoring sectors to enhance programme effectiveness.
10. Onboard and engage new volunteers, and mentor volunteer leaders / supervisors to achieve regular volunteer support and a safe, conducive learning environment for clients at each club
11. Ensuring timely support of youths and family needs as they arise, directing them to resources or referring them to social workers
12. Engage internal and external stakeholders to advocate for vulnerable youth's needs & aspirations
13. Foster long-term relationships to strengthen social capital and facilitate social transformation

14. Develop professional practice in community work

15. Project Management

16. Oversee ad-hoc/ year-round special projects or events from ideation to completion, by coordinating people, processes and resources to meet goals on time and within budget

17. Establish vision and alignment among volunteer teams and stakeholders to implement well

18. Others

19. Curate social media content

20. Curate stories of beneficiaries and volunteers
21. Support social workers in crises or case follow-up where needed.
22. Upkeep general administration and coordination, pertaining to database management, claims and outings etc.

Working Conditions:

• 5 day work week: Tue-Sat
• Location: Mostly in the East

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in any discipline
• 2-3 years of related work experience in Youth Work
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and a self-starter who contributes independently
• High integrity and a positive role model to volunteers
• Compassion for vulnerable children and families
• Carries a professional image, with care to detail
• Excellent facilitation, and verbal and written communication skills
• Adept at Microsoft Office

Job Summary:

The Youth Worker is responsible for planning, designing, conducting and evaluating impactful programs to enhance youths' social-emotional competencies and prepare them for future education and careers opportunities. This role includes mentoring youth, fostering community partnerships, curriculum and programme development, and overseeing day to day operations to create a supportive environment for youth development.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Youth Engagement

2. Support and manage centre operations and activities that will appeal to, and enhance participation of youths.

3. Implement outreach efforts to promote availability and utilization of services.

4. Develop positive and trustworthy relationships with the youths.

5. Programme Development, Management and Implementation

6. Develop, design, lead and conduct programmes in Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and/or school programmes using evidence-informed frameworks and content that promote holistic youth development.

7. Deliver programmes independently and motivate youths in the programme.
8. Assist in the evaluation and measurement of programme effectiveness and impact and identify areas of improvement.
9. Conduct ongoing evaluation to assess and enhance programme effectiveness.

10. Provide cross-service training and facilitator support whenever necessary.

11. Youth Mentoring

12. Identification of developmental needs, mentoring goals of youth.

13. Use of appropriate mentoring and counselling approaches (in adherence to the Code of Professional Ethics) to guide and support youths, including those with special needs.
14. Equip youths with social-emotional competencies and work readiness skills (e.g., resume writing, interview skills, stress management) to thrive in their internship.

15. Work closely with social work team to provide integrative social work support to youths.

16. Volunteer Management / Community and Industry Partnerships

17. Collaborate with community partners in schools, social service agencies and caregivers to assess the needs of youths and provide a strong social safety net.

18. Manage and build relationship with stakeholders such as industry partners, employers and schools to achieve holistic support for the youths.
19. Recruit, train, deploy and manage volunteers for programmes effectively matching roles with programme objectives, providing feedback for improvements, and ensuring alignment with programme goals.

Working Conditions:

• 5 day work week: Mon-Fri
• Expected to work some Saturdays should programme fall on weekends
• Location: ITE College Central

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in any discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in youth work, counselling, psychology or social work, with some background in programme design and programme delivery.
• Experience working with youths, especially those with special needs, is an advantage.
• Strong ability to demonstrate empathy and care for others, communicate effectively to build a strong rapport.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members, sharing information and contributing to collective goals.
• Demonstrates good organisational and administrative abilities.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Flexible and adaptable to varying situations.
• Exhibits personal effectiveness, independence and good time management skills.
• Proficient in participating actively in group discussions and contributing to effective programme outcomes.

Are you driven by a passion to uplift young lives and build a vibrant community? At REACH Youth Service , we're looking for a dynamic Youth Worker to lead one of our Youth Centres in the West of Singapore. If you thrive on creativity, connection, and making a real difference — this is your calling.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Engage youth through arts, sports, eSports, and interest-based activiites.
• Lead outreach programmes in schools and the community that spark growth and connection.
• Mentor and support youth through guidance and casework.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders and volunteers to grow community impact.
• Create a safe space where youth feel heard, supported, and empowered.

Who We're Looking For

A Degree or Graduate Diploma in Social Work, Counselling, or Social Sciences.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in youth work or related fields.
  Energetic, approachable, and passionate about youth development.
  Comfortable with social media and digital tools.
  Bonus: Skills in fitness, eSports, or visual arts are a huge plus

Why Join REACH Youth Service?

• Be part of a mission-driven team creating lasting impact.·
• Enjoy professional development and growth opportunities
• Thrive in a vibrant, supportive workplace that celebrates creativity and teamwork.
• Make a real impact —one youth at a time.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now and be the spark in someone's journey.

Contract

Education & Coaching

The Youth Worker is responsible for planning, designing, conducting and evaluating impactful programs to enhance youths' social-emotional competencies and prepare them for future education and careers opportunities. This role includes mentoring youth, fostering community partnerships, curriculum and programme development, and overseeing day to day operations to create a supportive environment for youth development.

1. Youth Engagement

• Support and manage centre operations and activities that will appeal to, and enhance participation of youths.
• Implement outreach efforts to promote availability and utilization of services.
• Develop positive and trustworthy relationships with the youths.

2. Programme Development, Management and Implementation

• Develop, design, lead and conduct programmes in Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and/or school programmes using evidence-informed frameworks and content that promote holistic youth development.
• Deliver programmes independently and motivate youths in the programme.
• Assist in the evaluation and measurement of programme effectiveness and impact and identify areas of improvement.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation to assess and enhance programme effectiveness.
• Provide cross-service training and facilitator support whenever necessary

3. Youth Mentoring

• Identification of developmental needs, mentoring goals of youth.
• Use of appropriate mentoring and counselling approaches (in adherence to the Code of Professional Ethics) to guide and support youths, including those with special needs.
• Equip youths with social-emotional competencies and work readiness skills (e.g., resume writing, interview skills, stress management) to thrive in their internship.
• Work closely with social work team to provide integrative social work support to youths.

4. Volunteer Management / Community and Industry Partnerships

• Collaborate with community partners in schools, social service agencies and caregivers to assess the needs of youths and provide a strong social safety net.
• Manage and build relationship with stakeholders such as industry partners, employers and schools to achieve holistic support for the youths.
• Recruit, train, deploy and manage volunteers for programmes effectively matching roles with programme objectives, providing feedback for improvements, and ensuring alignment with programme goals.

• 5 day work week: Mon - Fri
• Expected to work some Saturdays should programme fall on weekends
• Location - ITE College Central

• Degree in any discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in youth work, counselling, psychology or social work with some background in programme design and programme delivery.
• Experience working with youths, especially those with special needs, is an advantage.
• Strong ability to demonstrate empathy and care for others, communicate effectively to bulid a stron rapport.
• Ability to collborate effectively with team members, sharing information and contributing to collective goals.
• Demonstrates good organisational and administrative abilities.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Flexible and adaptable to varying situations.
• Exhibits personal effectiveness, independence and good time management skill.s
• Proficient in participating actively in group discussions and contributing to effective programme outcomes.

Please download the application form and submit with your updated resume to

Are you driven by a passion to uplift young lives and build a vibrant community? At REACH Youth Service, we're looking for a dynamic Youth Worker to lead one of our Youth Centres in the West of Singapore. If you thrive on creativity, connection, and making a real difference — this is your calling.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Engage youth through arts, sports, eSports, and interest-based activiites.
• Lead outreach programmes in schools and the community that spark growth and connection.
• Mentor and support youth through guidance and casework.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders and volunteers to grow community impact.
• Create a safe space where youth feel heard, supported, and empowered.

Who We're Looking For

• A Degree or Graduate Diploma in Social Work, Counselling, or Social Sciences.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in youth work or related fields.
• Energetic, approachable, and passionate about youth development.
• Comfortable with social media and digital tools.
• Bonus: Skills in fitness, eSports, or visual arts are a huge plus

Why Join REACH Youth Service?

• Be part of a mission-driven team creating lasting impact.·
• Enjoy professional development and growth opportunities
• Thrive in a vibrant, supportive workplace that celebrates creativity and teamwork.
• Make a real impact—one youth at a time.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now and be the spark in someone's journey.

The Youth Worker will play a crucial role in implementing Resilient Minds programs within schools, working closely with at-risk students to provide guidance, support, and a positive, trusting environment. Students will be engaged in meaningful activities after school hours in the school's student activity centre, fulfilling social-moral experiences, engaging physical experiences and quality aesthetic experiences.

Roles & Responsibilities

Working hours:

Regular and Special Programme Sessions

3.00pm to 5.30pm (Monday and Wednesday)

Service Learning and Learning Journey Sessions

3.00pm to 6.30pm (Wednesday or Friday)

There must be 2 Youth Workers at all times.

(a) Regular Sessions (54 sessions)

• The YW must design, plan and conduct after-school

programme sessions which should include:

o Meaningful after-school experiences, such as fulfilling

social-moral activities, engaging physical, outdoor and

sports activities, skills-based activities (e.g., candle making,

financial literacy or equivalent) and quality aesthetic

experiences.

o Opportunities to build resilience and learn important life

skills (e.g., study/revision skills).

o Activities that allow students to develop skills they can apply

to their schoolwork and community outreach.

• A total of 54 sessions to be conducted twice a week on

Monday and Wednesday.

(b) Special Programme Sessions (6 sessions)

(i) Termly Service-Learning Programme/Journey (4 sessions)

• The YW must propose programme that engage students

meaningfully and provide all necessary instructors, equipment,

and materials for Service-Learning Programme/Journey –

Activities that allow students to learn, champion a cause,

and/or contribute to the community.

• A total of 4 sessions will be conducted, with one session each

term on Wednesday or Friday.

(ii) Semestral Learning journey out of school (2 sessions)

• The YW must propose a learning journey outside school

each semester to celebrate the end of the semester and

recognise students' achievement in successfully completing

the semester.

• A total of 2 sessions must be conducted, with one session

each semester on Wednesday or Friday.

(c) The Contractor must work with the teachers in-charge to:

• Plan and prepare prior to the programme;

• Motivate students to participate in the after-school

programme;

• Manage the weekly operations of the after-school Gear Up

room and programme on Mondays and Wednesdays, as

outlined in the Training Dates section

Maintain profiles of the main group of students in the

programme and assess their progress toward achieving the

desired outcomes;

• Share inspirational stories to engage and encourage students;

• Ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the physical facilities

for the Gear-Up room;

• Facilitate special programme held outside of the Gear-Up

room.

Job Description & Requirements

The Youth Worker will play a crucial role in implementing Resilient Minds programs within schools, working closely with at-risk students to provide guidance, support, and a positive, trusting environment. Students will be engaged in meaningful activities after school hours in the school's student activity centre, fulfilling social-moral experiences, engaging physical experiences and quality aesthetic experiences.

The Services required are set out as follows:

• Be a befriender, a positive role model and a mentor to students;

• Supervise students during activities, help manage disputes andguide students towards building positive relationships;

• Help monitor the attendance log-book to track and ensure students'participation in the activities;

• Work with Authority personnel in the follow-up on students who arenot participating in the activities;

• Monitor students' needs (i.e. social-emotional), such as looking outfor signs of social emotional distress that would necessitate referring students for counselling or other support, and highlight or inform Authority personnel about students who need support;

• Provide information and/or access to relevant community resources and developmental opportunities for further support to the students

• Conduct termly workshops for students to cultivate positive life skills and values at the Authority's after-Authority engagement centre;

• Plan and conduct termly bonding activities for the students at the Authority's after-Authority engagement centre;

• Plan and faciltate scenario-based discussions in which students discuss case studies with the objective to cultivate positive life skills and values;

• Provide qualitative termly reports on GEARUP students and others that the youth worker has been befriending;

Organise at least one learning journey to an organisation / company in the field of STEM / Finance / Food industry

Qualifications

• A diploma and/or a professional qualification in Youth Work, Psychology, Early Intervention Teaching, Counselling, Education, Behavioral Science or Social Services.

• Must have at least 6 months of experience in working with secondary level students and is equipped with the skills and competencies to handle complex needs of children/youths

• Must have at least 6 months in mentoring or coaching youths at-risk or secondary level students

Commitment

Personnel to be deployed at the following hours:

1. During Authority term : Thrice per week: 3hr each day

2. Mondays & Wednesdays: 2pm to 5pm

3. Fridays: 12.30pm to 3.30pm

The total estimated contracted hours during Authority holidays are:

March Holidays: 3 hrs x 1 days = 3 hours

June Holidays: 3 hrs x 3 days = 9 hours

Sep Holidays: 3 hrs x 1 days = 3 hours

Job Description & Requirements

The Services required are set out as follows:

1. Be a befriender, a positive role model and a mentor to students;

2. Supervise students during activities, help manage disputes and

guide students towards building positive relationships;

1. Help monitor the attendance log-book to track and ensure students'

participation in the activities;

1. Work with Authority personnel in the follow-up on students who are

not participating in the activities;

1. Monitor students' needs (i.e. social-emotional), such as looking out

for signs of social emotional distress that would necessitate referring

students for counselling or other support, and highlight or inform

Authority personnel about students who need support;

1. Provide information and/or access to relevant community resources

and developmental opportunities for further support to the students

1. Conduct termly workshops for students to cultivate positive life skills

and values at the Authority's after-Authority engagement centre;

1. Plan and conduct termly bonding activities for the students at the

Authority's after-Authority engagement centre;

1. Plan and faciltate scenario-based discussions in which students

discuss case studies with the objective to cultivate positive life skills

and values;

1. Provide qualitative termly reports on GEARUP students and others

that the youth worker has been befriending;

1. Organise at least one learning journey to an organisation / company

in the field of STEM / Finance / Food industry

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $35.00 per month