Specialist Staff
1. Special School Social Worker
1.1 To be eligible for appointment to the grade of special school social worker ranked at the Senior Social Work Assistant level, a candidate must have:
(a) registered under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance, Chapter 505;
(b) (i) a Diploma in Social Work awarded by the Hong Kong Polytechnic/Polytechnic University, or equivalent; or (ii) a Certificate in Social Work awarded by the Academic
Board of the Institute for Social Work Training, Hong Kong; or
(iii) a Diploma in Social Work awarded by a recognized post-secondary college issued after the date of its registration, or equivalent;
(c) English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language at Grade E or above in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent [Note1 & 2];
(d) 5 years’ recognized post-qualification experience in social work; and
(e) the ability to speak fluent Cantonese.
1.2 To be eligible for appointment to the grade of special school social worker ranked at the Assistant Social Work Officer level, a candidate must have:
(a) registered under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance, Chapter 505;
(b) (i) a local degree in Social Science majoring in Social Work, or equivalent; or
(ii) a local degree, or equivalent, and has successfully completed a one-year post-graduate course in Social Work at an approved institution; or
(iii) a local degree, or equivalent, and has successfully completed an approved two-year post-graduate course in social study/social work; or
(iv) a local degree, or equivalent, and a Master degree in Social Work obtained at an approved institution;
(c) English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language at Grade E or above in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent [Note1 & 2]; and
(d) the ability to speak fluent Cantonese.
2. Educational Psychologist I and II
The guides to appointment in respect of the grade of Educational Psychologist I and II are at Attachments J(i) and J(ii).
3. Speech Therapist
The guides to appointment in respect of the grade of Speech Therapist is at Attachment K. (updated on 1 September 2019)
4. Physiotherapist II
To be eligible for appointment to the grade of Physiotherapist II, a candidate must:
(a) (i) have a professional Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy issued by the Hong Kong Polytechnic/Polytechnic University, or equivalent; or
(ii) have a Certificate of Registration (Part Ia or Ib) and a valid Practising Certificate issued by the Physiotherapists Board, Hong Kong;
(b) have English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language at Grade E or above in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent [Note1 & 2]; and
(c) speak fluent Cantonese.
5. Physiotherapist I
The guide to appointment in respect of the grade of Physiotherapist I is at Attachment M.
(updated on 1 September 2021)
6. Senior Physiotherapist
Promotion rank for Physiotherapist I.
7. Occupational Therapist II
To be eligible for appointment to the grade of Occupational Therapist II, a candidate must:
(a) (i) have a professional Degree/Diploma in
Occupational Therapy issued by the Hong Kong Polytechnic/ Polytechnic University, or equivalent;
(ii) be registered in Hong Kong in Part I or II of the Register of Occupational Therapists under the Register of the Supplementary Medical professions Ordinance Chapter 359;
(iii) have a valid Practising Certificate issued by the Occupational Therapists Board;
(b) have English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language at Grade E or above in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent [Note1 & 2]; and
(c) speak fluent Cantonese.
8. Occupational Therapist I
The guide to appointment in respect of the grade of Occupational Therapist I is at Attachment N.
(updated on 1 September 2021)
9. Senior Occupational Therapist
Promotion rank for Occupational Therapist I.
10. Occupational Therapy Assistant
To be eligible for appointment to the grade of Occupational Therapy Assistant; a candidate must:
(a) have completed an apprenticeship or a course of study in an appropriate trade, or be able to furnish evidence that he has had at least 5 years’ experience in an area of work acceptable to the Permanent Secretary, e.g.
(i) Carpentry
General techniques, with knowledge of cabinet-making;
(ii) General
Skills or activities which may be applied as treatment media, with knowledge of handicrafts;
(iii) Metal Work
General techniques, with knowledge of electrical welding and use of bench latches;
(iv) Rattan-work
With knowledge of light and heavy rattan-work, including furniture making;
(b) preferably have teaching experience in the appropriate field;
and
(c) be able to speak fluent Cantonese and write Chinese.
11. Registered Nurse
To be eligible for appointment to the grade of Registered Nurse, a candidate must:
(a) have the Certificate of Registration (Part I) issued by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong or equivalent;
(b) have a valid Practising Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong;
(c) have English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language at Grade E or above in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent [Note1 & 2]; and (d) be fluent in Cantonese.
12. Registered Nurse (Psychiatric)
To be eligible for appointment to the grade of Registered Nurse (Psychiatric), a candidate must:
(a) have the Certificate of Registration (Part II) issued by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong or equivalent;
(b) have a valid Practising Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong;
(c) have English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language at Grade E or above in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent [Note1 & 2]; and (d) be fluent in Cantonese.
(updated on 1 September 2021)
13. Nursing Officer
The guide to appointment in respect of the grade of Nursing Officer is at Attachment O.
(updated on 1 September 2021)
14. Enrolled Nurse
To be eligible for appointment to the grade of Enrolled Nurse, a candidate must:
(a) have the Certificate of Enrolment (Part I) issued by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong or equivalent; and
(b) have a valid Practising Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong;
(c) have a knowledge of both Chinese language and English language at Secondary 4 level; and
(d) be fluent in Cantonese.
15. Warden
15.1 To be eligible for appointment to the grade of Warden ranked at the Social Work Officer level, a candidate must have:
(a) registered under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance, Chapter 505;
(b) (i) a local degree in Social Science majoring in Social Work, or equivalent; or
(ii) a local degree, or equivalent, and has successfully completed a one-year post-graduate course in Social Work at an approved institution; or
(iii) a local degree, or equivalent, and has successfully completed an approved 2-year post-graduate course in social study/social work; or
(iv) a local degree, or equivalent, and a Master degree in Social Work obtained at an approved institution;
(c) English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language at Grade E or above in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent [Note1 & 2]; and
(d) at least 5 years' experience at the ASWO rank;
(e) 3 years’ experience in residential care; and (f) the ability to speak fluent Cantonese.
15.2 To be eligible for appointment to the grade of Warden ranked at the Assistant Social Work Officer level, a candidate must have:
(a) registered under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance, Chapter 505;
(b) (i) a local degree in Social Science majoring in Social Work, or equivalent; or
(ii) a local degree, or equivalent, and has successfully completed a one-year post-graduate course in Social Work at an approved institution; or
(iii) a local degree, o r equivalent, and has successfully completed an approved two-year post-graduate course in social study/social work; or
(iv) a local degree, or equivalent, a n d a Master degree in Social Work obtained at an approved institution;
(c) English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language at Grade E or above in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent [Note1 & 2]; and
(d) 3 years’ experience in residential care; and (e) the ability to speak fluent Cantonese.
15.3 To be eligible for appointment to the grade of Warden ranked at the Chief Social Work Assistant level, a candidate must have:
(a) registered under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance, Chapter 505;
(b) a recognized social work diploma or certificate in social work;
(c) at least 5 years’ experience at the SSWA rank;
(d) English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language at Grade E or above in Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent [Note1 & 2]; and
(e) the ability to speak fluent Cantonese.
15.4 To be eligible for appointment to the grade of Warden ranked at the Senior Social Work Assistant level, a candidate must have:
(a) registered under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance, Chapter 505;
(b) (i) a Diploma in Social Work awarded by the Hong Kong Polytechnic/Polytechnic University, or equivalent; or (ii) a Certificate in Social Work awarded by the Academic
Board of the Institute for Social Work Training, Hong Kong; or
(iii) a Diploma in Social Work awarded by a recognized post-secondary college issued after the date of its registration, or equivalent;
(c) English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language at Grade E or above in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent [Note1 & 2];
(d) 5 years’ recognized post-qualification experience in social work; and
(e) the ability to speak fluent Cantonese.
16. Assistant Warden
16.1 To be eligible for appointment to the grade of Assistant Warden ranked at the Assistant Social Work Officer level, a candidate must have:
(a) registered under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance, Chapter 505;
(b) (i) a local degree in Social Science majoring in Social Work, or equivalent; or
(ii) a local degree, or equivalent, and has successfully completed a 1-year post-graduate course in Social Work at an approved institution; or
(iii) a local degree, or equivalent, and has successfully completed an approved 2-year post-graduate course in social study/social work; or
(iv) a local degree, or equivalent, and a Master degree in Social Work obtained at an approved institution;
(c) English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language at Grade E or above in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent [Note1 & 2]; and
(d) the ability to speak fluent Cantonese.
16.2 To be eligible for appointment to the grade of Assistant Warden ranked at the Senior Social Work Assistant level, a candidate must have:
(a) registered under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance, Chapter 505;
(b) (i) a Diploma in Social Work awarded by the Hong Kong Polytechnic/Polytechnic University, or equivalent; or
(ii)
a Certificate in Social Work awarded by the Academic Board of the Institute for Social Work Training, Hong Kong; or
(iii)
a Diploma in S o c i a l Work awarded by a recognized post-secondary college issued after the date of its registration, or equivalent;
(c) English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language at Grade E or above in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent [Note1 & 2];
(d) 5 years’ recognized post-qualification experience in social work; and
(e) the ability to speak fluent Cantonese.
16.3 To be eligible for appointment to the grade of Assistant Warden ranked at the Social Work Assistant level, a candidate must have:
(a) registered under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance, Chapter 505;
(b) (i) a Diploma in Social Work awarded by the Hong Kong polytechnic/polytechnic university; or equivalent; or (ii) a Certificate in Social Work awarded by the Academic
Board of the Institute for Social Work Training, Hong Kong; or
(iii) a Diploma in Social Work awarded by a registered post-secondary college issued after the date of its registration, or equivalent;
(c) English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language at Grade E or above in Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent [Note1 & 2]; and
(d) the ability to speak fluent Cantonese.
17. Houseparent-in-charge
To be eligible for appointment to the grade of Houseparent-in-charge, a candidate must have:
(a) registered under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance, Chapter 505;
(b) (i) a Diploma in Social Work awarded by the Hong Kong polytechnic/polytechnic university; or equivalent; or
(ii) a Certificate in Social Work awarded by the Academic Board of the Institute for Social Work Training, Hong Kong; or
(iii) a Diploma in Social Work awarded by a registered post-secondary college issued after the date of its registration, or equivalent;
(c) English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language at Grade E or above in Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent [Note1 & 2]; and
(d) the ability to speak fluent Cantonese.
To be eligible for appointment to the grade of Houseparent/
Programme Worker (ranked at the Social Work Assistant level), a candidate must have:
(a) registered under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance, Chapter 505;
(b) (i) a Diploma in Social Work awarded by the Hong Kong Polytechnic/Polytechnic University; or equivalent; or
(ii) a Certificate in Social Work awarded by the Academic Board of the Institute for Social Work Training, Hong Kong; or
(iii) a Diploma in Social Work awarded by a registered post-secondary college issued after the date of its registration, or equivalent;
(c) English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language at Grade E or above in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent [Note 1 & 2]; and (d) the ability to speak fluent Cantonese.
19. Brailling Staff
19.1 To be eligible for appointment to the grade of Brailling Staff, a candidate must:
(a) have 5 subjects, including Chinese Language, English Language (Syllabus B) and Mathematics at Grade E or above in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination [Note 1]; and
(b) have completed an appropriate course of training in braille.
19.2 The duties of a Brailling staff for the resource support
programme for pupils with visual impairment attending ordinary schools and special schools other than those for the visually impaired are as follows:
(a) Brailling, printing and binding of notes, supplementary learning materials and examination papers;
(b) Transcription of the pupils’ assignments, homework, papers etc. into normal writing/print;
(c) Embossing ink diagrams into tactile diagrams;
(d) Repair of books; and
(e) Performing such other duties as may be required.
[Note 1]: A candidate attaining Level 2 in New Senior Secondary subjects or
"Attained" in Applied Learning subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education or Level 2 in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) in 2007 and henceforth will be regarded as having met the requirement of a Grade E in similar subjects under the HKCEE before 2007.
(updated on 1 September 2022)
[Note 2]: The school may conduct the language proficiency test for those suitable candidates who do not possess the language qualifications.
Provided that the school is satisfied with the candidates’ language ability for carrying out the required duties, appointment can be offered.