Outreach Social Worker for Sunrise Cambodia
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Social Work |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | English |
| Location : | Kandal |
| Hiring : | Many |
| Closing Date : | 01st December 2025 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
|
| Experience : | Yes |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
Sunrise Cambodia is a world-class charity working on the ground in Cambodia to give much-needed help to at-risk kids, struggling families and poor communities in some of the most poverty-stricken provinces of the country.
Sunrise Cambodia began in the early 1993s when a South Australian fifty-year old named Geraldine Cox began a small orphanage to care for the some of the orphaned grandchildren from Pol Pot’s regime. Unable to have her own children, Geraldine became “Mum to Many” as she took in street kids, orphans and the disabled to give them good food, a place to sleep, an education and lots of love.
Sunrise is seeking a qualified national candidate to fill the positions of Driver base in Kandal Province Office. For a detail of Job Description for this position, refer to file attached
- Programme Development
- Provide input, based on field observations and community needs, to the annual implementation and budget planning for Sunrise Cambodia.
- Identify service gaps and recommend new outreach projects to support vulnerable children and families.
- Case Management & Service Delivery
- Develop and implement individualized support plans for each child and family.
- Conduct or organize pre-assessments for children before they are placed in the Residential Care Center, ensuring all decisions are based on safety, best interests of the children.
- Conduct regular home visits to assess safety, emotional well-being, living conditions, and family dynamics.
- Maintain accurate case files and write case notes for all follow-ups and community activities.
- Coordinate school enrollment, document transfers, and attendance follow-up for children from Grade 1–12, higher education, and vocational training.
- Provide necessary materials such as uniforms, school supplies, and extra classes.
- Monitor academic performance and collaborate with teachers and families to overcome learning challenges.
- Provide ongoing support to reintegrated children, ensuring access to services that promote safety and stability.
- Conduct post-reunification assessments covering education, security, emotional well-being, health, and family income.
- Identify vocational training programs and job-skills opportunities for youth.
- Provide children and youth with updated information on scholarships, training, and employment opportunities.
- Organize awareness sessions on important community issues such as Sunrise programs, health education, alcohol use, and gambling.
- Communication
- Work collaboratively with relevant Project Coordinators, the RC Social Worker, and Sunrise staff, including team management.
- Attend weekly team meetings, monthly all-staff meetings, and relevant external workshops and conferences.
- Coordinate and develop good relationships with local authorities, government representatives and partner organizations to ensure holistic support for children’s needs.
- Management, Monitoring & Compliance
- Participate in the staff performance appraisal process, including annual reviews, mid-year reviews, and regular supervision meetings.
- Follow and promote all Sunrise Cambodia safety, security, and safeguarding policies.
- Uphold Sunrise Cambodia’s Child Protection and PSEAH (Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment) obligations.
- Comply with all financial, personnel, and operational policies with high levels of integrity.
- Report damaged or lost assets to Admin and the line manager promptly.
- Record vehicle usage correctly in the logbook.
- Additional Responsibilities
- Travel to field locations independently or with team members using a motorcycle or vehicle; occasional overnight stays may be required.
- Perform other tasks assigned by the Social Work Coordinator or Operations Manager to support program objectives.
- English - Fluent
- Bachelor's Degree in social work, or a relevant field.
- Experience in direct child welfare case management and counseling.
- Commitment to and knowledge of human rights, child rights, child protection, Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Cambodian Labour Law.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Knowledge of the internet and email and computer literacy with MS Office.
- Be friendly and hardworking, with strong ethical conduct when working with vulnerable children.
- Honesty and willingness to work with children and the community.
- Be able to communicate well and be able to work under pressure.
Interested candidates are requested to submit CV and cover letter to email provided in the contact details. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Submitted documents will not be returned.
Sunrise Cambodia is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for all Sunrise Cambodia positions and will be strongly considered regardless of the requirements of the position.
Sunrise Cambodia is committed to protecting the rights of children. Sunrise Cambodia reserves the right to conduct screening procedures to ensure a child safe environment.
“Thanks for your interest in Sunrise! We are committed to each other and to the protection of the people we serve. We do not tolerate sexual misconduct within or external to our organisation and imbed child protection in all we do. Protection of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and child protection are fundamental to our relationships, including employment, and our recruitment practices are designed to ensure we only recruit people who are suitable to work with other staff and the people we serve. As well as pre-employment checks, we will use the recruitment and reference process to ensure potential new staff understand and are aligned with these expectations. To find out more, please contact the Operations Manager via email address above.”
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| Organization : | Sunrise Cambodia |
| Email : | om.kandal@sunrisecambodia.org.kh |
| Address : | Road 21, Toul Krosang Village, Sangkat Rokar Khpos, Ta Khmau Municipality, Kandal Province, Cambodia |
| Website : |
http://sunrisecambodia.org.au/ |
