At Agewhale, we envision everyone having a positive caregiving experience. We are a Hong Kong social enterprise, established in July 2023, dedicated to improving the quality of life for the older persons and caregivers through innovative solutions.
With the support of the HKEX Foundation, we are expanding a meaningful project: "Working Caregiver Support Pilot Program," to drive systemic change in corporate culture. As our Part-time Registered Social Worker, you will work closely with our full-time social worker, standing at the forefront of this innovative project to promote caregiver-friendly workplaces.
Job Details
● Position Type: Part-time
● Vacancy: 1
● Working Hours: Monday to Friday, averaging 3 days per week (approx. 24 hours)
● Work Location: Central and Western District
● Benefits: Annual leave, birthday leave, medical insurance
Main Responsibilities
● Ambassador Training: Assist in recruiting, training, and guiding "Agewhale Caregiver Ambassadors."
● Corporate Collaboration: Co-plan and execute activities with corporations.
● Case Support: Provide individual consultation services for caregivers, including needs assessment, referral to suitable community resources, practical advice, and emotional support.
● Administrative Support: Assist in handling project progress reports, outcome assessments, case records, and related administrative tasks.
Growth Opportunities
● Be at the forefront of social innovation: You will learn and implement innovative intervention models, transforming caregivers' experiences into a force for social change.
● Gain corporate experience: You will have the opportunity to participate in our collaborations with corporations, gaining relevant experience in practicing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
● Enhance planning experience: You will be involved in designing ambassador training and corporate events, boosting your planning skills.
Your Impact
● Empower caregivers: helping caregivers regain confidence, transforming their caregiving experiences into a positive influence, and unlocking more work opportunities.
● Change corporate workplace culture: building a more caregiver-friendly working environment.
● Inspire corporate employees: raising awareness of caregivers' needs.
We are looking for talents with the following qualities
Essential Requirements
● Passionate about elderly and caregiver support services
● HKCEE 5 passes or HKDSE 5 subjects at Level 2 or above, including Chinese and English
● Diploma in Social Work or above
● Two years or more experience in elderly or caregiver support services
● Fluent in Cantonese and English, with good written Chinese and English skills
● Proficient in general computer software operations
● Responsible, empathetic, with good analytical and time management skills
● Good skills in casework, planning, coordination, and activity implementation
Preferable Experience
● Experience in training or public speaking
● Experience collaborating with corporates
● Experience or knowledge in Narrative Therapy and Human Library
How to Apply
Even if you do not meet all the requirements, we still welcome your application. We value diverse experiences and perspectives that can help us achieve our mission.
Please apply with your resume and earliest available start date. State "Application for Registered Social Worker (Part-time) - [Your Name]" in the subject. All personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.
