Assistant Senior Social Worker

Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community welfare organization in Singapore is seeking an experienced Assistant Senior Social Worker to oversee social work and psychology teams, enhance service quality, and manage stakeholder relationships. Candidates should possess a degree in Social Work and over 3 years of relevant experience. This role requires strong leadership and people skills, with a commitment to nurturing children and empowering families.

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of experience as a Social Worker.
• Ability to work independently and with families.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Social Work and Psychology teams at assigned centre(s).
• Enhance service quality through professional development.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Mature

Independent

Creative thinking

Motivational skills

Good people skills

Strong understanding of diverse cultures

Education

Degree or Postgraduate qualification in Social Work

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

THKMC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide social and welfare services to the community and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THKMC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, with the mission "To Serve Mankind" — helping anyone in need regardless of race, religion, or culture. Today, THKMC serves over 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five services: Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors' Community, and Therapy.

Position: Assistant Senior Social Worker (Toa Payoh)

Responsibilities

The Early Intervention for Children (EIC) Services aim to develop motor, communication, social, self-help, and cognitive skills in children. The programme involves small group classes that include early childhood special education, social work, and therapy support to enhance adaptive functioning and school readiness.

This role reports directly to the Assistant Director (Social Work & Psychology).

Role

To oversee the Social Work and Psychology Department at the assigned centre(s), working towards the centre's mission and vision through close collaboration with the Therapy, Teaching, Administrative Departments, and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the Social Work and Psychology teams at the centre(s).
• Enhance service quality through professional development.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including parents.

Supervision

• Supervise SWs, CWs, Psychologists, and Psychologist Associates to ensure quality case management.
• Conduct annual performance appraisals.
• Orient new staff to the centre's ethos, processes, and their roles.

Process and Resources Management

• Ensure smooth operation of social work and psychology services.
• Maintain consistent practices across staff.
• Assign referred cases from SG Enable.
• Manage manpower, leave, and staffing coverage.
• Maintain full student enrolment capacity.
• Ensure timely submission of statistical reports for funding.
• Pass audits conducted by government agencies.

Qualifications

• Degree or Postgraduate qualification in Social Work.
• More than 3 years of experience as a Social Worker.

Additional Qualities

• Mature, independent, creative, and flexible thinker.
• Motivational skills and good people skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong understanding of diverse cultures and races.
• Patience, love, passion, and commitment to nurturing children and empowering families.
• Keen on professional development.