Job ID: 308111

Case Worker

Development Association for Research and Empowerment (DARE)

Location: Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Apply by: 20 Nov 2026

Relevant Sectors

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

1. About the Organisation
Development Association for Research and Empowerment (DARE) is a charitable organisation based in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, working for the protection, rescue, rehabilitation and empowerment of vulnerable children since 2010. DARE focuses on children found at railway stations, trains and nearby slum communities who are at risk of child labour, trafficking, begging, abuse and neglect. The organisation provides care, counselling, education, health support, rehabilitation and assistance in accessing their legal rights.

2. Responsibilities and Key Deliverables
• Identify and support vulnerable children at railway stations, trains and slum communities.
• Conduct case assessments, counselling and follow-up with children and their families.
• Identify cases of child labour, trafficking, abuse, neglect and missing children.
• Coordinate with RPF, GRP, Child Welfare Committee (CWC), District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) and other government authorities.
• Facilitate rescue, restoration, rehabilitation and family reunification of children.
• Maintain individual case files, case histories, follow-up records and reports.
• Ensure timely referrals for medical care, legal assistance, education and shelter.
• Conduct awareness programmes on child protection and child rights.
• Monitor children's progress and ensure their safety and well-being.

3. Required Qualifications, Experience and Must-Have Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW), Sociology, Psychology or a related field; MSW preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in child protection, counselling or community development.
• Knowledge of child rights, POCSO Act, JJ Act and relevant child protection laws.
• Good communication, counselling and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in railway stations and vulnerable communities.
• Knowledge of Hindi; English proficiency preferred.
• Willingness to travel and coordinate with government departments.

4. Compensation

Salary: Rs 15,000–Rs 20,000 per month, depending on qualifications and experience.

Priority: Child Welfare & Rehabilitation.

Eligibility:- BSW/MSW with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Key Responsibilities:- Rescue and Rehabilitation of vulnerable children
Regularly visit all the railway stations of Varanasi and keep good contact with Railway authorities, Police, Vendors, Coolies and Children around the railway stations.
Coordinate with Child Line etc.

Job Email ID:

darevaranasi2010(at)gmail.com