Social Worker

Purpose of the Role

The Associate (Social Worker) Education Sponsorship Programme is a process-driven, execution-focused role responsible for the day-to-day implementation and case management of Bal Asha Trusts Education Sponsorship Programme (ESP), reporting to the Assistant Program Manager – Education.

The role owns the operational core of ESP end-to-end: processing sponsorship applications, conducting home visits and family assessments, coordinating sponsorship panels, verifying fees, managing disbursements, and ensuring timely, consistent follow-up with children and families. The Associate is also responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date programme data, and for organising ESP-aligned programmes and events in consultation with the Assistant Program Manager – Education.

This role is suited to a social work professional with 1–2 years of experience (or a strong fresher with relevant skills) who can independently drive processes on the ground, manage data with rigour, and provide light support during donor or partner interactions.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Management

• Implementation of the Education Sponsorship Programme in line with Bal Asha Trust’s vision and strategic roadmap.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of programme activities and services.
• Monitor programme targets, outcomes and timelines.
• Ensure programme activities are implemented in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate volunteers/interns as needed for programme events and activities.

Education Sponsorship Programme Process

• Support identification, assessment and onboarding of children into the programme
• Process Applications of children requesting sponsorship as per due diligence process of Bal Asha
• Conduct home visits, family assessments and child case reviews.
• Develop a strong understanding of family vulnerabilities and strengths.
• Provide guidance, counselling and support to children and caregivers.
• Monitor educational progress, attendance, wellbeing and family circumstances.
• Ensure timely follow-up and documentation of all cases.
• Facilitate referrals to internal and external support services wherever required.
• Ensure compliance with Bal Asha Trust’s Child Protection Policy and safeguarding standards.
• Present Conduct regular case reviews and team meetings.
• Strengthen systems and processes that improve programme quality and efficiency.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Technology

• Ensure accurate and timely data entry in programme software and management systems.