Safeguarding Social Worker

EMERGENCY has been working in Afghanistan since 1999. The first hospital was opened in Anabah, in the Panjshir Valley, in 1999 to provide surgical treatments to war victims. After 2001 and the shift in conflict dynamics, the hospital admission criteria have been re-assessed according to the population’s needs, and is now a general hospital providing surgical, paediatric, obstetrics, and gynaecological care.

To respond to the rising population needs caused by the shift in conflict dynamics, EMERGENCY opened the Surgical Centre for War Victims in Kabul in 2001 followed by the Surgical Centre for War Victims in Lashkar-Gah in 2004. Since the beginning of its activities in Afghanistan EMERGENCY has progressively created a network of First Aid Trauma Posts and Primary Health Clinics, connected to the hospitals.

EMERGENCY’s hospitals are the only free-of-charge specialized health facilities providing high-quality treatments for war-related patients.

The Safeguarding Social Worker is responsible for ensuring the protection and well-being of children through the implementation of safeguarding and social work best practices. The role requires solid knowledge and experience in safeguarding, including early childhood and primary education contexts, as well as a strong understanding of human rights and international safeguarding standards and guidelines.

The position requires prior experience working with NGOs and a good command of the English language. A strong commitment to protecting children’s rights and well-being is essential, alongside a clear understanding of social care systems and health referral pathways.

The Safeguarding Social Worker must demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively within a diverse and multidisciplinary team. The role demands a high level of commitment to the organization and its management, as well as the flexibility to work under varying conditions, including shift work and night shifts when required.

• Knowledge and experience of best practice in safeguarding and social work (early childhood and primary education included).
• Knowledge of human rights and safeguarding international guidelines and standards.
• Previous NGO working experience.
• Good Knowledge of English language.
• Passionate spirit for protecting children rights and well-being.
• Understanding of social care and health pathways.
• Ability to cooperate in a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
• High level of commitment towards organization and management.
• Integrity.
• Available to work in shifts, night shifts included.

Safeguarding clause:

Zero tolerance is reserved to any form of abuse, especially sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEA-H). Zero tolerance is reserved to any abuse, violence, maltreatment, neglect, discrimination and violation of rights against any child (i.e. person under the age of 18). Successful candidates will be vetted through screening of criminal background, professional and ethical background. Candidates are informed that Emergency ONG ONLUS can verify information on their professional path and ethical standing far beyond the intended reference contacts provided by the candidate.