Assistant/Senior Social Worker - THK Family Service Centres

THYE HUA KWAN MORAL CHARITIES LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide casework, counselling, and group work for clients. This role involves collaboration with stakeholders and community partners, as well as program planning to meet community needs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with families and children. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience with families and children required.
• Individuals with specialized training in marital counselling, family violence, and mental health are preferred.
• Passionate about working with individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework, counselling, group work, and community work.
• Network and collaborate with relevant stakeholders and community partners.
• Plan and implement programmes to meet community needs.

Skills

Good written communication skills

Good verbal and interpersonal skills

Team player

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate in Social Work

Job description

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 shares 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 participates 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 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 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