Social Work Trainer

About the role

The Social Work Trainer is the instructional lead for IN^X Education's flagship social work and child safeguarding capacity-building suites, delivered in partnership with the Family Care Authority. The trainer delivers competency-based training across eight modules, runs case-study simulations and role-plays, and assesses trainees against professional standards, contextualising content to UAE statutory frameworks and societal realities. The role also supports the wider social work function, including family reform, community awareness and documentation of research findings.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver interactive, adult-centred training across eight modules: Social Project Management, Integrated Service Coordination, Case Documentation and Reporting, Safeguarding in Containment and Care, Safeguarding in Family Cases, Safeguarding in Counseling and Inclusion, Child Protection (Wadeema's Law) and Family Reintegration of Child Abuse Victims.
• Facilitate role-plays, simulated case conferences, structured ethical debates and Socratic questioning, keeping active participation and professional etiquette.
• Anchor cases, examples and terminology in authentic UAE societal realities, local family structures, Islamic values and national community development priorities.
• Run diagnostic pre-training assessments, continuous rubric-based evaluations during simulations and post-course competency checks, giving immediate feedback on case notes, risk assessments and communication skills.
• Prepare post-course evaluation reports covering attendance, competency acquisition, learner reflections and recommendations, submitted to the Head of Trainers.
• Support trainees in family reform and cohesion, coordinate with competent authorities on community awareness and research dissemination, and document research and technical findings.
• Organise lectures and seminars, conduct field visits to families, and carry out other tasks assigned by the direct manager.

Required profile

• Master of Social Work, Sociology or Family Counseling with at least 2 years of relevant practice; or Bachelor of Social Work, Applied Sociology or Human Services with at least 4 years of direct casework and training experience.
• Recognised Training of Trainers certification, Level 3 or 4 AET award, or Advance HE Fellowship is a plus.
• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) as a Social Work Specialist or Counselor by the relevant UAE authorities.
• At least 4 years of experience in social work, child welfare or family case management, with a focus on direct casework or case supervision.

Required skills

• Competency-based training delivery and adult learning facilitation.
• Formative assessment and competency evaluation aligned with the Competency Framework for Social Work Specialists (UAE FAHR).
• Knowledge of UAE statutory frameworks and child protection standards such as Wadeema's Law.