Assistant Senior Social Worker @ Hougang Sheng Hong Family Service Centre

Society of Sheng Hong Welfare Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established social service agency is seeking a qualified social worker to manage cases and lead community projects. The role involves casework, supervision, and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance service delivery. Candidates must possess relevant degrees and substantial experience in social services.

Qualifications

• Degree, Graduate Diploma, or Master in Social Work or Counselling.
• 4-6 years experience in a Social Service Agency, including 1 year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework management to clients and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Lead community development initiatives and group work.
• Supervise staff on casework and counselling.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good organizational skills

Good report writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Master in Social Work

Degree in Counselling

Master in Counselling

Job description

Key Responsibility Areas

- Casework and counselling

• Provide casework management to clients with varying needs, risk and safety concerns.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve case plan outcomes.
• Keep track of rising trends and patterns, develop interventions and programmes within the organisation.

- Group Work/ Community Work

• Lead/ Co-lead group work to target client groups or other stakeholders/ agencies.
• Lead/ Co-lead initiatives on community development.
• Ensure programme outcomes are met.

- Supervision

• Provide supervision to at least 4 supervisees on casework and counselling.

- Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director (Head of FSC).

Required qualifications and experience

• Degree, Graduate Diploma or Master in Social Work / Degree or Master in Counselling.
• Minimum of 4-6 years experience in a Social Service Agency with at least 1 year of supervisory experience. Current experience in Family Service Centre is an added advantage.
• Good report writing skill.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skill.