Assistant/Senior Social Worker

Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities; Singapore; On-site; SGD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A social services organization in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Senior Social Worker to conduct casework, counselling, and group work for clients. The role includes networking with stakeholders and implementing community programs to meet needs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Social Work and at least 5 years of experience with families and children, along with strong communication skills and a compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience with families and children.
• Good written communication skills to document information clearly.
• Passionate about working with individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework, counselling, and community work.
• Network and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation in SSNet.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal and interpersonal skills

Team player skills

Judgement and discretion

Education

Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate in Social Work

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Overview

Since October 2011, THYE HUA KWAN MORAL CHARITIES (THK MC) was incorporated as a charity with an IPC status to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large.

THK MC provides assistance to the various groups in our community through more than 60 programmes and services for the elderly and the sick, families, persons with disabilities, and children. We help anyone in need with full respect to their race, colour, creed, language, culture and religion. We have more than 90 programmes and services, reaching out to more than 55,000 people in the community.

Together, as ONE THKMC - Empowering the Community.

DESIGNATION: Assistant Senior Social Worker - THK FSC@Bedok North

Responsibilities

Purpose: To conduct casework, counselling and group work for the clients who walk-in or are referred to the respective Centre.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide casework, counselling, group work and community work
• Network and collaborate with relevant stakeholders and community partners
• Plan and implement programmes to meet the community's needs
• Maintain and ensure regular and timely recording of data in SSNet
• Plan and implement projects assigned
• Participate in staff meetings and case conferences as required and share information in a respectful, non-judgemental manner
• Exercise good judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential information
• Meet with supervisor on a regular basis and participate in supervision and performance evaluation
• Provide supervision, guidance and coaching to supervisees (applicable to Senior Social Worker)
• Attend relevant professional development seminars and training programs for self-development
• Perform other organizational duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate in Social Work from universities recognised by the Social Work Accreditation and Advisory Board (SWAAB) of Singapore.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience with families and children (applicable to Assistant Senior Social Worker)
• Good written communication skills to document information in a clear, concise and accurate manner
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills to liaise with external agencies
• Individuals with specialized training in marital counselling, family violence and mental health are preferred
• Passionate individuals committed in working with individuals and families
• Good team player who is positive, caring and compassionate
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team with good interpersonal skills to communicate with people at all levels such as family members, government agencies and other professionals