Social Worker

Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies

The appointee will support the team's project operations and community engagement efforts. Key responsibilities include assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of project activities, such as preventive publicity and education sessions; engaging with community members, organizations, and stakeholders through meetings, focus groups, and workshops to identify needs and foster collaboration; maintaining accurate documentation of project activities and client interactions while ensuring compliance with confidentiality and data protection regulations; preparing regular reports on project status, outcomes, and challenges; participating in the evaluation of project outcomes and impact by collecting and analyzing data, preparing evaluation reports, and making recommendations for program improvement; and performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor. The appointment will be for a period of 12 months.

Applicants should hold at least a Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field. Preference will be given to those who are registered and licensed social workers in Hong Kong, with experience in project implementation, program management, community development, social services for ethnically diverse communities, or drug rehabilitation. Candidates must demonstrate strong teamwork skills with multidisciplinary groups, community stakeholders, and partner organizations. Proficiency in ethnic minority languages is highly desirable.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include leave and outpatient medical benefits. The appointee will hold a substantive rank of Project Officer in the University.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post. Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full CV on or before 28 August 2026. Applications which are incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised. Since the incumbent’s work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.

Further information about the University is available at http://www.eduhk.hk.

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.