The FSWS Human Resources Department

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The Foundation for Social Welfare Service (FSWS) is the leading employer in the social welfare sector in Malta, employing almost 1,000 employees. The FSWS provides a wide range of services, with its professionals working directly with children, young people, adults and families in need. The various professions employed by the FSWS include social workers, youth workers, support workers, doctors, nurses, psychologists, psychotherapists, systemic family therapists, counsellors, administrative staff and other professions.

The ultimate goal of the Foundation is for professionals to provide quality psychosocial welfare services to individuals and families inclusive of all types of people by strengthening, promoting and protecting the well-being of these individuals. The Foundation's staff are critical to its success and play a vital role in helping it achieve its goal.

What can we offer you to participate

All FSWS employees are covered by a favourable collective agreement for the various professions. In addition to career advancement for professionals, the collective agreement also offers various allowances for those who continue their education. Employees are also offered on-the-job mentoring and ongoing training opportunities. The FSWS offers opportunities for students through internships with the possibility of subsequent employment.

General eligibility criteria to join our dynamic teams:

The eligibility criteria depend on the job one is applying for. This varies from MQRIC level 3 to level 8. In certain instances, experience is considered to be an asset.

The FSWS Human Resources Team

Our HR team currently consists of 8 welltrained, competent and hardworking professionals, entrusted with all HR interventions, recruitment, training and welfare of the entire Foundation and its agencies, which together employ almost 1,000 employees. This small team is led by Director Anthony Apap and HR Manager Vivienne Mallia Goham, both of whom have many years of experience and are highly qualified in HR.

This small but very dynamic team handles human resource interactions and workforce planning by developing business plans for all services in conjunction with the operational directors and in collaboration with the CEO's office and relevant stakeholders.

HR provides remuneration packages in line with agreed collective agreements, benefits administration, professional relations management and policy development.

The training department looks after the professional development and well-being of all employees with over 70% being graduates or graduate level. Training and development are a priority and induction of new staff is the most important opportunity to ensure compliance. Payroll, compliance reporting within very strict deadlines and disciplinary action are focal activities of the HR team.

Our employees are the sole source of our success in achieving our goals. Our agencies are committed to providing quality services to those in need. A knowledgeable workforce focused on continuous learning contributes to this endeavour. As the number and quality of FSWS services increases, so does the number and need for professional staff in a variety of professions.

Health and Safety, risk management, human resource management and capacity building are part of the daily function within the HR team. These functions must clearly be communicated by HR to all teams active across the Foundation.

All services are independently audited to ensure transparency and compliance with the laws and regulations set out in the FSWS policies and procedures. The FSWS also provides internship opportunities for students from different professions and academic backgrounds.

At the FSWS, we provide continuous professional development for our professionals and ongoing training, both locally and abroad. We strive to ensure that all our professionals are well equipped to fulfil their potential and meet the ever-growing demands of our clients.

The HR team embodies the values of the Foundation's work and takes a personal and social approach that makes life easier for everyone. Every team member in HR is well trained and given a fulfilling and valuable role to develop and flourish, which in turn means providing a better service to the public.

At HR we practice what we preach: “We strive to support our staff to develop professionally and be proud to be part of the FSWS."

Contact emails and numbers

Director Mr Anthony Apap

2258 8930 - anthony.a.apap@gov.mt

HR Manager Ms Vivienne Mallia Goham

2258 8931 - vivienne.mallia-goham@gov.mt