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Social Worker

Social Worker (CDA / MOE / MOH)

Supports vulnerable children, families, and individuals through assessments, interventions, and connections to government and community services.

Typical Salary
J$1.5M
to J$3M per year
Open Roles
600+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Growing
Social sector expansion
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Career Paths

Social Work AssistantSocial WorkerSenior Social WorkerPrincipal Social WorkerDirector Social Services

Salary Range in Jamaica

Mid J$2.2M
Entry: J$1.5MSenior: J$3M

Key Skills

Case assessment
Family intervention
Child safeguarding
Crisis counselling
Report writing
Court testimony
Community networking
Case management

Education

Minimum Entry

  • BSc Social Work

Preferred

  • MSc Social Work
  • Child & family therapy training

Professional Qualifications

  • BSc Social Work (UWI/UTech)
  • Social Worker registration (JSWA)
  • MSc Social Work (advantageous)
  • Child safeguarding training

Market Trend

▲ Growing Demand
JanJunDec

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