Advocacy & Casework Social Worker

Methodist Welfare Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Welfare Services is seeking a Casework and Counselling professional to identify and assess risks in cases, guide staff using professional tools, and advocate for vulnerable families through collaboration with community partners. The role also covers group/community work, supporting operational processes and policies, and assisting senior professionals.

A minimum Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related degree is required; MS Office skills are essential, and home visits may be

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Inclination towards research and planning is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess risks inherent in cases by integrating information.
• Use professional tools and templates to guide staff in case assessment and planning.
• Represent the centre in advocacy efforts for vulnerable families through collaboration with community partners.
• Participate in client/community assessments, group/community work processes and specialized intervention strategies.
• Support the Assistant Senior / Senior / Lead Professionals in implementing centre policies and procedures.
• Undertake other duties assigned by the Head of Centre.

Skills

Networking with agencies

Risk management

Reflective practice

Stakeholder engagement

Ethics in social work

Resource awareness

Empower clients

Analytical thinking

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work

Degree in Counselling/Psychology/Social Work

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Methodist Welfare Services is seeking a Casework and Counselling professional to identify and assess risks in cases, guide staff using professional tools, and advocate for vulnerable families through collaboration with community partners. The role also covers group/community work, supporting operational processes and policies, and assisting senior professionals.

A minimum Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related degree is required; MS Office skills are essential, and home visits may be