Organisation: Samaritan Help Mission
Project Location: Tikiapara, Howrah, West Bengal
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred
Remuneration: Negotiable, based on qualification and experience

About the Project

Samaritan Help Mission is implementing an Urban Resilience initiative aimed at strengthening the socio-economic resilience of vulnerable women living in urban slum communities. The project seeks to empower women through need-based skill development, livelihood promotion, employment generation and entrepreneurship development, enabling them to achieve sustainable income, financial independence and greater control over their lives.

Position Overview

We are looking for a compassionate, committed and proactive Social Worker who will work closely with vulnerable women and their families in urban slum communities. The selected candidate will be responsible for community mobilisation, beneficiary identification, need assessment, counselling, facilitation of project activities and continuous follow-up with beneficiaries.

The Social Worker will play a key role in understanding the socio-economic challenges faced by women, connecting them with appropriate skill development and livelihood opportunities, and supporting their journey towards economic independence, social inclusion and improved quality of life.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Conduct regular field visits and engage with women and families in urban slum communities to understand their socio-economic conditions, challenges and vulnerabilities.
Mobilise and identify vulnerable women for participation in the project through community outreach, household visits and group meetings.
Conduct household surveys, baseline assessments and individual needs assessments to understand beneficiaries' educational background, livelihood status, skills, financial conditions and aspirations.
Identify women requiring skill development, employment support, entrepreneurship opportunities and other forms of social assistance.
Build trust and establish strong relationships with beneficiaries, community leaders, local institutions and other stakeholders.
Motivate and encourage women to participate in vocational training, livelihood development, entrepreneurship and other empowerment activities.
Facilitate the enrolment, regular participation and retention of beneficiaries in skill development and livelihood programmes.
Provide individual guidance, basic counselling and continuous mentoring to beneficiaries to address personal, family and social barriers affecting their participation and progress.
Support trained women in accessing employment, self-employment and micro-enterprise opportunities through appropriate referrals and linkages.
Assist beneficiaries in accessing government welfare schemes, social security benefits, banking facilities, savings programmes and other entitlements.
Promote awareness of women's rights, gender equality, financial literacy, health, hygiene, safety and social protection.
Identify cases of domestic violence, gender-based discrimination, child protection concerns and other vulnerabilities, and facilitate appropriate referrals to relevant support services.
Organise community meetings, awareness sessions, group discussions and capacity-building activities to strengthen women's participation and collective action.
Conduct regular follow-up visits to assess beneficiaries' progress in training, employment, income generation and overall socio-economic development.
Maintain accurate beneficiary records, household assessment forms, case histories, attendance registers, field visit reports and other project documentation.
Document individual progress, challenges, success stories and changes in beneficiaries' lives.
Work closely with the Project Coordinator and other team members to ensure effective implementation and achievement of project objectives.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

Graduate in Social Work (BSW), Sociology, Psychology, Rural Development or any other relevant discipline. A Master of Social Work (MSW) will be an advantage.
Minimum 1–2 years of experience in community development, social work, women’s empowerment, livelihood promotion or related development programmes.
Practical understanding of urban poverty, gender issues, women's vulnerabilities and community-based development.
Experience in community mobilisation, household surveys, beneficiary assessment, counselling and field-level interventions will be preferred.
Good interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with women from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
Ability to motivate, guide and support vulnerable women in overcoming social and economic barriers.
Basic understanding of government welfare schemes, financial inclusion and social protection programmes.
Good documentation, report-writing and computer skills.
Ability and willingness to undertake regular field visits and work directly with communities.
Compassionate, patient, responsible and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to women's empowerment and social development.

What We Expect

A dedicated and empathetic social work professional who is passionate about working with vulnerable women and marginalised communities. The candidate should have the ability to build trust at the grassroots level, understand the challenges faced by women and facilitate meaningful changes in their lives through sustained engagement, guidance and support.

Salary: Negotiable, based on qualification and experience.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates are requested to send their updated CV along with a brief cover letter mentioning their relevant experience and expected remuneration to:

Email: epm@samaritanhelpmission.org

Subject Line: Application for the Position of Social Worker – Urban Resilience

Organisation: Samaritan Help Mission
Location: Tikiapara, Howrah, West Bengal

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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