Associate Lead Social Worker

Montfortcare; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Montfort Care in Singapore is seeking an Associate Lead Social Worker to independently deliver social services through casework management, mentor junior staff, and lead group and community work initiatives. You will establish strategic partnerships to support sustainable outcomes for clients and communities.

You will also lead staff development, contribute to departmental leadership, and collaborate with partner organisations to enhance service delivery and impact.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience in a social service setting.
• Registered Social Worker with Singapore Association of Social Workers is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on needs and intake assessments for complex cases.
• Prepare case notes, documents, and formulate casework intervention plans.
• Lead crisis cases with partner organisations and agencies.
• Review casework plans and supervise junior staff, including group supervision.
• Coordinate group and community work, assess needs, and establish partnerships.
• Support employee development through 1:1 career conversations and performance reviews.
• Ensure audits and operations align with organisational frameworks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Commitment

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

About Us

Montfort Care is a vibrant workplace with a supportive culture where collaboration and camaraderie thrive. Our teams are highly cooperative, and colleagues genuinely care for each other. We celebrate diversity and innovation, united by our three core values: Resonance, Ingenuity and Stronger Together.

Expect a dynamic and fast-paced environment, as we are in an exciting phase of growth. Success here requires adaptability, agility, and the ability to navigate complexity. Our people stay with us because they find a strong sense of purpose and community, enjoying the opportunity to make a tangible difference in people's lives.

We offer a flexible work environment that values the importance of personal and professional growth. With plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and development, Montfort Care is an ideal place for those who want to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful change.

Join us to be part of an amazing team that's dedicated to making a difference and having fun while doing that!

Job Description

The Associate Lead Social Worker is responsible for the independent delivery of social services through effective casework management. He/She mentors junior staff and support their professional career development. He/She also leads and evaluates group / community work initiatives and are responsible for establishing strategic partnerships. Overall, the Associate Lead Social Worker plays a vital role in achieving sustainable outcomes for clients, families, and communities and contributes to the leadership and management of the department.

Casework

• Provide guidance on needs and intake assessments for complex cases
• Prepare case notes and documents for assigned cases
• Formulate casework intervention plans
• Implement case interventions and care plans/ programmes
• Prepare case reports and necessary documentations
• Conduct closure of cases upon achieving sustainable service outcomes for clients,
• families and communities
• Lead crisis cases with partner organisations and agencies
• Review models of care and service delivery aligned to evidence-based practice

Casework Supervision

• Review casework intervention plans, case notes, case reports and the closure of
• cases for junior colleagues
• Evaluate progress and casework intervention effectiveness
• Provide individual staff supervision
• Conduct group supervision

Group or Community Work

• Lead environmental scans and community need assessments
• Lead and strategise the group and/or community work practice based on analysis
• of environmental scans and community need assessments
• Establish strategic community partnerships to mobilise community resources
• Evaluate progress and effectiveness of group work intervention and/or
• community development initiatives

Employee Development

• Support employee professional development (i.e. 1:1 career development conversations, performance appraisal)
• Assist staff with implementing and improving their employee self-care plans (e.g. self-reflections, physical and social activities)

Management & Operations

• Coordinate the completion of audits with adherence to organisation's audit framework

Qualifications

• Possess Degree in Social Work or Degree with a Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution

Other Information

Relevant Experience

• At least 6-8 years of relevant experience in a Social Service setting
• Accredited as Registered Social Worker with Singapore Association of Social Workers would be an advantage

Competencies

• People-oriented and good interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Effective report writing skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Analytical ability & problem-solving skills to analyse information quickly and
• accurately, formulate decisions and make recommendations
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with
• strong adaptability skills
• Committed and can-do attitude

*Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.