Social Worker (Children's Home)

Marymount Centre; Singapore; On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a compassionate Social Worker to enhance the safety and well-being of vulnerable children and young persons. This role involves casework management, conducting trauma-informed therapeutic sessions, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Work and be registered with the Singapore Association of Social Workers. With a focus on trauma-informed practices, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community while working in a supportive environment. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or Diploma for Social Work Associate role.
• Registered or eligible for registration with SASW.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end case management support and care planning.
• Conduct individual/group trauma-informed therapeutic sessions.
• Engage in research and evaluation for social work practice.

Skills

Case Management

Trauma-Informed Care

Therapeutic Work

Report Writing

Collaborative Work

Education

Degree in Social Work

Diploma in Social Work

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and competent Social Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will be involved in casework management and working collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders to deliver trauma-informed practices to enhance the safety and well-being of our vulnerable children and young persons who have experienced trauma, abuse and/or neglect.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Casework Management: Able to provide end-to-end case management support and appropriate level of care through assessment, care planning and interventions, including evaluation of care.

• Able to independently and consistently keep to report writing deadlines (i.e., case notes, social reports, MSF reports, reports annexed for court submissions, etc.).

• Able to work collaboratively with clients (i.e., children and young persons placed in a children’s home and their families/caregivers), colleagues and key stakeholders in casework management.

• Willing to conduct home visits and attend promptly to crisis situations.

• Trauma-informed individual/group therapeutic work: Able to develop, conduct and facilitate individual/group trauma-informed therapeutic sessions for children and young persons, and their families/caregivers.

• Willing to engage in research and evaluation activities to generate new/applied knowledge for trauma-informed social work practice.

• Able to complete any other duties given by Reporting Officer.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Social Work (Candidates with Diploma in Social Work will be considered for the Social Work Associate role).

• Registered or eligible for registration with Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW).

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply for this role.

• 4 days’ work week, including 1 weekend each week.

Interested candidates, kindly state the job title at the heading, indicating your last drawn and salary expectation and reason for resigning from your current employment.