Assistant Senior Social Worker or Social Worker (Fostering)

The Salvation Army; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Senior Social Worker to advocate for children in foster care and support their families. You will oversee cases, provide supervision to foster parents, and plan outreach events to recruit new foster parents and volunteers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in social work and relevant experience in social services, particularly with children and families. This role operates Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 6 pm.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years relevant experience in social work.
• Experience in working with children and youths and their families.
• Member of Singapore Association of Social Workers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support for the Foster Child and Young Person.
• Assess the suitability of new Foster Parents.
• Provide support for outreach events to recruit foster parents.
• Oversee cases to ensure professional case management.

Skills

Social Work

Case Management

Child Advocacy

Education

Degree or Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Job description

About the Job

Children in foster care need passionate, skillful advocates. They find them in their foster care social workers, who oversee their cases and help children, and their families, manage the challenges of the foster care system.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support for the Foster Child and Young Person
• Provide supervision and support Foster Parents
• Assess the suitability of new Foster Parents
• Provide support to the team in planning and execution of outreach events aimed at recruiting new foster parents and volunteers

In addition for Assistant Senior Social Worker

• Oversee cases under Fostering Agency (FA) to ensure professional standard of case management of foster Child and Young Person (CYP)
• To provide regular clinical supervision and case discussion with social workers

Qualifications

• Degree or Graduate Diploma in Social Work from a recognisable university
• Member of Singapore Association of Social Workers is preferred
• At least 2 years relevant experience
• Experience in working with children and youths and their families

Working Hours

Monday to Friday - 9am to 6 pm

Work Location

The Salvation Army
Children and Youth Group - Gracehaven Fostering Agency
3 Lorong Napiri
Singapore 547528