This call is for Current FES Employees only.  

Child Support Workers (Resource Centre) Skolasajf 2025

Applicable for both, Malta and Gozo 

The Foundation for Educational Service (FES) invites current employees to apply for the role of Child Support Worker (Resource Centre) for the Skolasajf 2025 programme, which begins on the 9th of July 2025. The contract will commence on the 1st of July 2025 to allow time for necessary training and preparation required for the role. This opportunity is open to all Centres across Malta and Gozo.

Mandatory on-site training will take place on 7th and 8th July 2025 (attendance is compulsory).

Remuneration 

Rate of pay is €9.04 per hour with an additional hourly allowance €1.50

The employee will work on a part-time basis, with a maximum of thirty (30) hours per week. Employee rostering will be determined based on the operational needs of the service. Employees on an indefinite contract will return to their regular indefinite roles during the September Bridge Holidays.

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Application Process 

Applications are to be submitted online including the uploading of copies of documentation as requested in the eligibility criteria. 

Closing date of this application is Friday 28th  February 2025 at noon.  

Applicants who previously (in 2024) held the same role role with FES and provided proof of this will be exempt from the interview process, subject to satisfactory past performance with FES.

During the application process, you will be asked to indicate your preferred localities. While this information will aid in the placement process, final placements will be based on the interview rankings and the specific requirements of each centre.

For further information or assistance with your application, please contact us via email at hr.fes@gov.mt or call 22586835/76/70/11.

Eligibility Criteria

By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must be in possession of the below eligibility criteria: 

Those who hold qualifications related to Education are exempted from attending IFE course; otherwise, IFE course is compulsory. If anyone does not have this IFE course, oneself should write a letter of commitment to complete a training course offered by FES, organized by IFE.

1. Applicants must be in possession of either:

   • A qualification pegged at MQF Level 4; OR 

   • MCAST diploma in Health & Social Care; OR 

   • University advanced certificate in Day and Residential Care; OR 

   • A formal qualification directly related to the social sector. 

2. Ability to communicate in both Maltese and English 

3. Recent payslip or contract in indefinite role as proof of current employment with FES 

4. Police Conduct (issued within the past six months). In order to apply online for your police conduct please follow this link > https://kondotti.gov.mt/ 

5. Reference in the form of either a: 

   • Payslip or contract for the previously employed role of Child Support Worker or  

   • latest MEYR payslip if candidate is a MEYR employee or  

   • Character reference letter written by a qualified professional who knows the applicant well

6. Those candidates who are under 18 years of age are to upload the birth certificate and a medical note from their doctor stating that they are fit for work (saved in pdf format); only those candidates who are 17 years of age and older are eligible to apply; 

7. Candidates with  valid Food Handling and First Aid certificates will be given preference. 

Job Description 

JOB PURPOSE 

• The Child Support Worker’s responsibility and accountability for the students’ well-being must constantly remain within the Foundation’s policies and procedures.  

• The role of the Child Support Worker is to assist the Centre Coordinator, Playworker with Extra Responsibilities other staff members within a Resource Centre. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Learning Support  

• Assisting the Centre Coordinator and staff in the delivery of activities.  

• Ensuring the safety and well-being of students through reporting any areas of concern to the Centre Coordinator and undertaking any required First Aid as the need arises.  

• Report immediately any areas of concern, such as bullying, suspected abuse on children or any other grave matter to the Centre Coordinator.  

• Be knowledgeable about various disabilities / difficulties experienced by service users;  

• Liaise with the staff at the resource centre in the preparation of activities and resources that are safe, age appropriate and meet the specific needs of service users as guided by the Individual Educational Plan (IEP); Liaise with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and other educational and therapeutic institutions as instructed by the Centre Coordinator;  

• Support in good behaviour management procedures and assist in the adaptation of activities to meet the needs of the students.  

• Participating in hydrotherapy, multi-sensory, sensory integration, and other sessions, in Skolasajf Resource Centres where such services are available, to ensure access to educational and personal entitlements of students;  

• Following guidelines in reports issued to parents by professionals/professional bodies (e.g. SPL for feeding and communication, physiotherapist for handling …)  

• Supporting service users during activities held outside the Skolasajf premises.  

Personal Support  

• Accompany students during mealtimes and assist in feeding when so required.  

• Assist students in maintaining personal hygiene regardless of student gender, as well as, in their personal appearance. This includes: 

• cleaning and washing, including accompanying the student to the toilet;  

• undressing and dressing; cleaning, washing and showering; and  

• changing of nappies, sanitary towels and incontinence pads.  

• Seeing to the mobility, posture and seating needs including lifting pupils and pushing pupils in wheelchairs according to Health and Safety Regulations issued under the Health and Safety Authority Act taking into consideration international guidelines.  

• Handle and lift clients as required, ensuring that proper techniques are utilised;  

The present guidelines are:  

1. lifting to 27 kilograms shall be undertaken by one Child Support Worker;  
2. lifting between 28 and 54 kilograms (both inclusive) shall be undertaken by 2 persons; beyond 54 kilograms, a mechanical lift is to be used;  
3. pushing wheelchairs: up to 45 kilograms occasionally; up to 28 kilograms frequently; and up to 9 kilograms as necessary.  

Transport-related Duties 

Without prejudice to the obligations of the owner and driver of the vehicle concerned regarding the safety of passengers and the full observance of the law and regulations related to transport matters, the Care Worker will be doing escort duties on transport before admission and after school dismissal. In such cases, the Child Support Worker shall:  

1. assist in the boarding and alighting of students on and off the transport vehicle  
2. make sure students are always supervised and assisted   
3. in the case of students who are wheelchair/buggy users, apply the restraints on the wheelchair/buggy;  
4. secure the passenger restraint on the students (who are not wheelchair / buggy users) to ensure safety during transportation;  

Other Duties  

• Maintain the necessary level of confidentiality commensurate to the level of responsibility but also shares all relevant information with Management who is also bound by confidentiality. Any information requested by parents / guardians is to be given to the centre coordinator.  

• The officer shall perform other duties assigned by the Chief Executive Officer, according to the exigencies of the Foundation for Educational Services