Assistant Senior Social Worker

Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charitable organization in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Senior Social Worker to oversee the Social Work and Psychology Department. This role involves supervising staff, enhancing service quality, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and have over 3 years of experience. Ideal applicants are independent, creative, and skilled in managing diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Social Worker.
• Mature, independent, and creative.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Social Work and Psychology Department at assigned centre.
• Supervise the work of Social Workers, Child Workers, and Psychologists.
• Ensure smooth operation of Social Work and Psychology services.

Skills

Good people skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of diverse cultures and races

Creative and flexible thinking

Education

Minimum Degree or Post Graduate Qualifications in Social Work

Job description

Overview

THKMC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THKMC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission - To Serve Mankind - to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THKMC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors\' Community, and Therapy.

Designation : Assistant Senior Social Worker (Toa Payoh)

Responsibilities

Role

To oversee the Social Work and Psychology Department in their assigned centre(s) and work towards achieving the Centre\'s mission and vision by having close partnership with the Therapy Department, Teaching Department, Administrative Department and families of the children.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Overseeing the SW & Psychologists in their respective centres
• Enhance the quality of Social Work and Psychology services through professional development of the Social Workers and Psychologists
• Ensure that key stakeholders like parents are well managed and are satisfied with the programme

Supervision

• Supervise SWs, CWs, Psychologists and Psychologist Associates to provide quality case management
• Conduct annual performance appraisals for the SWs, CWs and Psychologists
• Orientate new SW/ Psychologists in their respective centres to the Centre\'s ethos and processes and their job scope

Process and Resources Management

• Ensure the smooth running of all related processes of Social Work and Psychology services in the respective centre
• Enforce and maintain consistent processes and practices of SW and Psychology across different SWs/ CWs and Psychologists in the respective centre
• Assign cases referred from SG Enable to SW/ CW
• Manage manpower matters including covering duties, leave applications
• Ensure that the student enrolment at the respective centre is meeting full capacity
• Ensure timely submissions of statistical reports by the respective centre to Government agencies for funding purposes
• Ensure that the centre passes the yearly muster audits and various audits conducted by Government agencies

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree or Post Graduate Qualifications in Social Work
• More than 3 years as a Social Worker

Other Information

• Mature, independent, creative, flexible thinking and able to motivate staff
• Good people skills
• Able to work independently
• Has strong understanding of the diverse cultures and races
• Has patience, love, passion & commitment in the education of & nurturing young children and empowering the families
• Keen to develop professionally