Manager (Kindergarten Social Work Service) (Contract) (Ref.：SWPPI/289326)

St. James' Settlement; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

St. James’ Settlement in Hong Kong seeks a Senior School Social Worker to supervise kindergarten social workers, programs and clerical staff, and to assist the Senior Manager of Education Services in formulating, implementing and evaluating professional services in pre‑school settings.

You will develop service projects, advance clinical practice and liaise with local stakeholders to promote kindergarten school social work services.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Social Worker with a degree in social work or above.
• Minimum 5 years of post-degree experience (casework or school social work preferred).
• Strong command of English and Chinese.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, dynamic with leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and lead kindergarten social work services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kindergarten school social workers, program and clerical staff.
• Assist Senior Manager of Education Services to formulate, implement & evaluate professional service in pre-school settings.
• Develop service projects.
• Develop clinical service to establish professionalism and expertise in the field.
• Liaise with local stakeholders & promote kindergarten school social work services.

Skills

English & Chinese

People management

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Pressure handling

Education

RSW

Degree in Social Work

Job description

• At least 5 years of post-degree experience (casework or school social work services preferable)
• Good command in English and Chinese
• Self-motivated, resourceful, dynamic, presentable, good in people management & leadership, excellent communication & interpersonal skills with teammates, users and stakeholders
• Able to work under pressure
• Strong passion to develop clinical practice, service development and to lead kindergarten school social work service

Requirements

• RSW, Degree in Social Work or above
• At least 5 years of post-degree experience (casework or school social work services preferable)
• Good command in English and Chinese
• Self-motivated, resourceful, dynamic, presentable, good in people management & leadership, excellent communication & interpersonal skills with teammates, users and stakeholders
• Able to work under pressure
• Strong passion to develop clinical practice, service development and to lead kindergarten school social work service

Job Duties

• Supervise kindergarten school social workers, program and clerical staff
• Assist Senior Manager of Education Services to formulate, implement & evaluate professional service in pre-school settings
• Develop service project
• Develop clinical service to establish professionalism and expertise in the field
• Liaise with local stakeholders & promote kindergarten school social work services
• Working Place: Central & Western District & Chai Wan District

"Founded by the Rt. Rev. Bishop R.O. Hall of the Anglican Church in 1949, St. James’ Settlement began as a club for boys and girls in a temple in Stone Nullah Lane, Wanchai. It was then developed into a six-storey building on Kennedy Road in 1963 to provide diversified services, including children and youth services, elderly services and rehabilitation services. In 1987, the headquarters was opened in Stone Nullah Lane so that the scope of services could be further extended.

"Founded by the Rt. Rev. Bishop R.O. Hall of the Anglican Church in 1949, St. James’ Settlement began as a club for boys and girls in a temple in Stone Nullah Lane, Wanchai. It was then developed into a six-storey building on Kennedy Road in 1963 to provide diversified services, including children and youth services, elderly services and rehabilitation services. In 1987, the headquarters was opened in Stone Nullah Lane so that the scope of services could be further extended.