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Safeguarding & Welfare Officer at Summit Recruitment & Search

Summit Recruitment & Search Africa
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Company Details
Name:Summit Recruitment & Search Africa
Industry: Consulting
Website: https://www.summitrecruitment-search.com/
Description: Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Summit Recruitment & Search Africa has been the leading African Recruitment and Search Agency, delivering world class Talent Sourcing, Executive Search, Recruitment and HR Solutions across the continent. Our expertise spans across all regions of Africa, including Northern Africa, Southern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, and Central Africa. We have clients ranging from Multi-nationals, Non-profit, SMEโ€™s and start up organisations wishing to attract and retain outstanding individuals across a variety of business sectors. , Because we are based in Africa, we have the local expertise and knowledge, assisted by our international portfolio of psychometric assessment tools, to ensure that the right individuals are sourced and become an asset to your organisation.
Job Description

Key Responsibilities.

Monitor and assess the well-being of children, identifying risks such as abuse, neglect, trauma, or malnutrition, and coordinate timely interventions.

• Respond promptly to safeguarding concerns and maintain accurate, confidential records in line with child protection policies.

• Provide basic counselling, psychosocial support, and trauma-informed care, referring complex cases to professional services as needed.

• Conduct home visits to assess family environments, engage caregivers, and provide practical support or referrals.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, guardians, and community members to strengthen family engagement and promote child protection awareness.

• Collaborate with teachers, school leaders, and pastoral care teams to address children’s behavioural, emotional, or social challenges.

• Coordinate welfare programs, including feeding initiatives, school supplies, health screenings, and hygiene campaigns.

• Support employee welfare by providing guidance, referrals, and assistance on personal or work-related well-being issues.

Key Qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Child Protection, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience in social work, child welfare, case management, or community outreach.

• Strong understanding of child protection laws, welfare procedures, and local support services.

• Experience providing counselling, crisis response, and psychosocial support to vulnerable individuals.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to relate effectively to children, families, and teams.

• High integrity, confidentiality, and emotional resilience in professional practice.

• Compassionate, empathetic, and culturally/spiritually sensitive, upholding Christian values in service.

• Willingness to travel for field visits, community outreach, and home assessments.

  • Salary: Monthly Gross Salary: KES 40,000(Approx 308USD)
  • Location: Nakuru, Kenya
  • Career Level: Mid-Level
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Deadline for applications: 18/12/2025
Salary: Ksh. 40,000
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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