Assistant Senior Social Worker (Part Time/Full Time)

Methodist Welfare Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social service organization is seeking a Social Worker to conduct casework, supervise staff, and manage community work. The successful candidate will ensure effective advocacy for vulnerable families and lead initiatives that empower clients to access necessary resources. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and a demonstrated ability to engage with various stakeholders. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in practice.
• Inclination towards research and planning is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess risks in moderately complex cases.
• Supervise compliance with professional processes.
• Support operational processes and policies at the center.

Skills

Relational skills

Cultural understanding

Interpersonal communication

Reflective practice

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work

Degree in Counselling, Psychology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Casework and Counselling
  • To readily identify and assess risks inherent in moderately complex cases by integrating a range of information.
  • To readily use professional tools and working templates to guide staff in case assessment and case planning.
  • To represent the centre in its advocacy efforts for vulnerable families, with the aim of advocating for these families to have access to equal opportunities through collaborative practice with community partners.
• Groupwork and/or Community Work
  • To lead or co-lead with another senior/assistant senior in the conduct of client/community assessments, adapt group/community work processes and specialized intervention strategies.
• Supervisory Duties
  • To monitor supervisees' compliance with professional processes (such as the use of tools and templates, adherence to practice policies).
  • To assess supervisees' capabilities, identify professional growth areas, and build training interventions to meet these growth areas.
• Operational Managerial Skills (Operational Processes, Policies, and Protocols)
  • To support the Assistant Senior/Senior/Lead Professionals in the implementation of the centre's operational and practice protocols, processes, and policies.
  • Undertake any other duties assigned by the Head of Centre.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution / Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work from an accredited institution.
• At least 3 years relevant experience in social work practice.
• Inclination towards research and planning is an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Possess relational skills to effectively network with government agencies, churches, and community partners to place the agencies and the organization in good standing for the benefit of clients.
• A good understanding of the quality standards required of each service under his/her purview.
• Knowledge and ability to engage, assess, provide intervention, and evaluate practice.
• Ability to understand client groups and manage risk and protective factors.
• Ability to demonstrate reflective practice.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and partners.
• Knowledge and application of SASW code of professional ethics and Code of Social Work Practice.
• Knowledge of systems and availability of resources with a view to representing clients' needs.
• Knowledge and ability to empower clients to access needed resources.
• Ability to identify available resources, social gaps, and conduct relevant analyses.
• Possess cultural understanding and social sensitivity.
• Understand self, personal values, and beliefs, and how these impact the working relationship with clients.
• Engage in self-care and active learning.
• Possess a positive attitude with good interpersonal and written communication skills.

Technical Competencies

• Competency in MS Office skills.

Leadership Competencies

• Able to lead and manage a group of social workers to achieve project outcomes.