Health & Education Social Worker / Family Support Specialist


Mauritius
Port-Louis
Africa

Category
Industry
Social Services
Job Start Date
11/01/2027
Job End Date
10/01/2028
Application Closing Date
30/12/2026
Experience Required
Yes
Degree Required
Yes
Pay
From €56,000 To €62,000
Per Year    
Employment Type
Employee
Work Schedule
Full-Time Permanent
Travel
Travel Required

Job Description

Reference: IAPD-MU-2027-04

Location: Port-Louis (with 1 week/month in Rodrigues)

Contract Type: 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Renewable) – Family Status / Accompanied Post

Context & Background

In partnership with the Ministry of Social Integration and Caritas Mauritius, this program targets high-priority vulnerable pockets (including Roche-Bois and Black River). Key social challenges addressed include chronic poverty, diabetes management, school dropout prevention, and domestic violence response.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Holistic Family Support: Provide comprehensive case management for up to 300 vulnerable families, focusing on household budgeting and access to healthcare.

  2. Education & Youth Prevention: Facilitate bilingual educational support and deliver youth addiction prevention initiatives.

  3. Women’s Empowerment: Organize and lead support groups for women, driving socio-economic empowerment programs.

  4. Inter-Agency Liaison: Act as the primary liaison between hospitals, schools, and local Social Welfare Officers.

  5. Child & Family Protection: Prepare and manage protection order documentation and legal support files.


Compensation & International Benefits Package

Package ComponentAmount / Details
Net Base Salary€3,600 / month (~170,000 MUR net)
Housing AllowanceFully covered 3-Bedroom Villa (F3) in Moka (~€1,000 / month)
Insularity / Island Allowance€200 / month
Child Education AllowanceUp to €9,000 / year per eligible child
Estimated Annual Value€56,000 – €62,000 Net + Housing + Flights + Full Medical Cover
Job Requirements

Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work with active CORU registration (Mandatory).

Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience within TUSLA, HSE Mental Health Services, Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP), or Focus Ireland.

Language Skills: Mandatory fluency in English (C1 level) and French (B2 level).

Driving Licence: Full Clean EU/Irish Driving Licence (Category B).
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