Senior Manager, Social Worker

HR Plus; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Plus is assisting a prominent public utility organization in Hong Kong to appoint a Senior Manager, Social Worker responsible for leading strategy and policy development for the Elderly Services division.

You will work with senior management to formulate comprehensive strategies and policies, oversee service operations and facilities, and build partnerships with local and international elderly service providers to enhance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, healthcare, or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 12 years in elderly/family/community work, with ≥8 years in management.
• Business acumen, interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Experience with self-financing services beneficial.
• Familiar with social services delivery, cost control and budgeting.
• Fluent English and Cantonese; strong written Chinese and English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management to formulate strategies, plans and policies for the Elderly Services division.
• Devise and execute promotional plans and activities through mass media and social media.
• Oversee operations of services and facilities, ensuring efficient resource use and target alignment.
• Monitor service administration, team coordination, and system development for high-quality delivery.
• Foster relationships with local and international elderly service providers and stakeholders.
• Represent the SEWS in meetings, working groups and conferences as needed.
• Undertake other duties to contribute to organizational goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Cost control

Business acumen

Bilingual English/Cantonese

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

About the job Senior Manager, Social Worker

About Our Client: Our client is a prominent public utility organization in Hong Kong dedicated to improving services for the elderly. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager to lead the development of strategies and policies for their Elderly Services division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior management to formulate comprehensive strategies, plans, and policies aligned with corporate goals for the Elderly Services division.
• Devise and execute promotional plans and activities through diverse channels, including mass media and social media, to raise awareness and engagement with the services.
• Oversee the operational aspects of services and facilities, ensuring efficient resource utilization and adherence to corporate strategies and financial targets.
• Monitor service administration, team coordination, and system development, conducting evaluations to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Foster collaborative relationships with local and international elderly/community service providers, professional organizations, government departments, user groups, foundations, and private agencies.
• Act as a representative of the Social and Elderly Wellness Section (SEWS) in relevant meetings, working groups, and conferences as needed.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the supervisor that contribute to the overall goals of the organization.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Abachelor's degree in social work, healthcare, or a related disciplineis preferred. Equivalent qualifications will also be considered.
• Minimumof 12 years of relevant experience in serving the elderly, family, orcommunity, with at least 8 years in a management position. Possessinggerontology/management qualifications will be advantageous.
• Demonstrated business acumen, exceptional interpersonal skills, and effective communication abilities.
• Experience in operating self-financing services will be highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with social services delivery processes, cost control, and budgeting.
• Fluent spoken English and Cantonese, with strong written proficiency in both English and Chinese.