Assistant/Senior Social Worker - THK Family Service Centres

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community services organization in Singapore is looking for a dedicated Social Worker to conduct casework and counselling for clients. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and at least 5 years of relevant experience working with families and children. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for collaborating with various stakeholders. This position offers a chance to impact the community positively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience with families and children.
• Individuals with specialised training in marital counselling, family violence, and mental health are preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills to communicate with various levels of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct casework, counselling, and group work for clients.
• Network with relevant stakeholders and community partners.
• Implement programmes to meet the community's needs.
• Ensure timely data recording.
• Participate in staff meetings and case conferences.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal and interpersonal skills

Team player

Collaboration with stakeholders

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree/Post Graduate in Social Work

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

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 organisational 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 and above)
• 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 specialised 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

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer – Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities