Assistant Head of Home (Social Worker/Psychology)

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social service organization in Singapore is looking for an Assistant Head of Home to ensure the effective operation of their Welfare Home. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, managing staff, and maintaining financial governance. The ideal candidate has a degree in Social Work or Psychology, strong administrative skills, and at least one year of leadership experience. Interested applicants can send their resumes to our consultant.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Social Work, Psychology, or relevant experience.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience in a related field.
• Ability to commit to weekend and evening meetings when required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Home in overseeing operations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Supervise and train staff performance.
• Prepare budgets and reports.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Financial management

Leadership experience

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Degree in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

Assistant Head of Home

• Salary: $5,500 - $6,500
• Location: Bukit Batok
• Working hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm / Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Job Summary

To support the Head of Home in overseeing the effective and lawful operation of the Welfare Home. This role ensures the well‑being and development of residents, compliance with statutory requirements, and smooth day‑to‑day operations. To manage staff, maintain facility standards, supervise programmes and services, and ensure financial and administrative governance in line with the Destitute Persons Act, Welfare Home regulations and upcoming Social Residential Homes Act.

Job Responsibilities

Statutory & Legal Compliance

• Ensure staff are familiar with the Destitute Persons Act, Rules, Social Residential Homes Act, Operations Manual of the Home and Code of Practice for Welfare Homes.
• Maintain compliance with MSF guidelines, PDPA regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Implement recommendations from the Board of Visitors where applicable.

Welfare Home Operations

• Supervise daily care of residents and overall facility cleanliness (dormitories, toilets, kitchens).
• Oversee preparation and serving of meals, ensuring adherence to Food Safety & Hygiene Guidelines.
• Conduct frequent rounds to monitor resident well‑being and facility standards.
• Prepare duty rosters and allocate responsibilities to staff.
• Plan and supervise diversionary activities and outside employment opportunities for residents.

Administration & Records

• Ensure proper upkeep of statutory records, including Admission Register, Resident’s Property Book and related records, Home Journal, Petty Cash, financial accounts, work/earnings records, and Visitor/Board of Visitors books.
• Prepare budgets, accounts, and reports as required.

Personnel Management

• Supervise, train, and appraise staff performance.
• Organise staff development programmes and provide guidance to ensure effective service delivery.

Financial Governance

• Oversee financial management in line with Service Standards and internal guidelines.
• Monitor budgets and cash flow according to policies.

Additional Duties & Organisational Responsibilities

• Act as the Environmental Control Coordinator (ECC) for the Home.
• Plan, support and implement Business Continuity Management plans.
• Coordinate and manage the involvement of volunteers in the Home.
• Assist in planning and implementing work plans and SOPs with the Head of Home and Welfare Homes Management Committee.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Head of Home or CEO of the organisation.

Interested applicants can send your resume to [e-mail] or whatapps: [phone] and allow our Consultants to match you with our Clients. No Charges will be incurred by Candidates for any service rendered.

Job Requirements

• Minimum degree, preferably in Social Work or Psychology, or relevant experience in the social service sector.
• At least 1 year of supervisory/leadership experience in a related field.
• Strong administrative and financial management skills, with proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to commit to weekend and evening meetings when required.

Chloe Lew Yi Tian (R2515 9273)

The Supreme HR Advisory EA no: 14C7279