Social Worker

Urja Trust is a Mumbai-based grassroots nonprofit committed to working with young women (ages 18-30) who have experienced homelessness, violence, systemic neglect, or marginalization. We provide safe, healing, and empowering spaces for survivors to access justice, health, livelihood, and civil entitlements. Our approach is rights-based, trauma-informed, and grounded in feminist and intersectional values.

**1. Social Worker**

**Location**: Mumbai

**Minimum Age**: 35 years

Urja Trust is looking for a dedicated Social Worker to support the day-to-day operations of our care shelter, which serves young survivors of trauma, violence, and homelessness.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Facilitate the admission and onboarding process for new participants
- Maintain a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for all residents
- Oversee shelter management and inventory requirements
- Plan and implement daily activities for holistic development
- Provide assistance with medical interventions as needed

**Requirements**:

- Proficiency in Hindi, English, and Marathi (additional languages are an asset)
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Prior experience in women’s shelters or child welfare desirable

**2. Child Care Attendant**

**Location**:Mumbai

**Minimum Age**: 27 - 35 years

We’re hiring a Child Care Attendant to ensure a safe, nurturing space for participants’ children at Urja’s shelter.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Engage children in recreational and developmental activities
- Provide attentive, age-appropriate care and emotional support
- Maintain a clean and child-friendly environment
- Ensure children's safety and welfare at all times
- Coordinate with social workers and shelter staff for child-related needs

**Requirements**:

- Proficiency in Hindi, English, and Marathi (additional languages are an asset)
- Experience working with children in shelter, anganwadi, or NGO settings preferred
- Basic understanding of child development and trauma-informed care

**3. Medical Staff**

**Location**: Mumbai

**Minimum Age**: 25-35 years

Urja Trust is seeking Medical Staff to support health and wellness needs within the shelter setting.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conduct regular health checkups and assessments
- Coordinate hospital visits and follow-up care for residents
- Maintain basic medical inventory and records
- Provide health education and hygiene awareness sessions
- Respond to medical emergencies as needed

**Requirements**:

- Proficiency in Hindi, English, and Marathi (additional languages are an asset)
- Qualification in nursing, paramedical, or equivalent healthcare training
- Experience in working with vulnerable or trauma-affected populations preferred
- Basic documentation and communication skills
- Sensitivity to gender and mental health issues

**4. Night Care Attendant**

**Location**: Mumbai

**Shift Timing**: 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM

We are hiring a Night Care Attendant to ensure a secure and stable environment during nighttime hours at the shelter.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Support the admission process during night hours
- Ensure participant safety and manage emergency situations calmly
- Monitor shelter premises and maintain peace
- Oversee inventory and support basic shelter upkeep

**Requirements**:

- Proficiency in Hindi, English, and Marathi (additional languages are an asset)
- Prior experience in shelter, healthcare, or caregiving roles preferred
- Dependable, calm under pressure, and alert
- Willingness to work overnight shifts

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

**Experience**:

- work: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person