KidSTART Family Empowerment Practitioner

NTUC First Campus; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NTUC First Campus seeks a KidSTART Practitioner to support low-income families with young children (0-6) via home visits. You will guide caregivers on parenting and child development, assess progress, and collaborate with community partners to ensure holistic family support.

You will deliver the KidSTART curriculum, strengthen parent–child interactions, and contribute to multidisciplinary planning. A degree in relevant fields and 2–3 years’ experience is required, with occasional evening/weekend

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Development, Psychology, Counselling or equivalent.
• 2–3 years’ experience in early childhood or social services, preferably with low-income families.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and assessment skills.
• Passionate, empathetic, and committed to family empowerment.
• Reflective, adaptable, and open to learning in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular home visits to guide and support caregivers in parenting, child development and family well-being.
• Build trusting relationships with families to encourage participation and learning.
• Assess and monitor children’s development and family needs through screenings and case planning.
• Deliver the KidSTART curriculum to enhance parent-child interaction and developmental outcomes.
• Collaborate with community agencies for integrated family support.
• Share insights with preschool teachers and principals to strengthen understanding of child and family needs.
• Collaborate with CSS colleagues and other professionals involved in supporting KidSTART families.
• Participate in team meetings, training and multidisciplinary case discussions.
• Ensure timely documentation, data submission and adherence to programme fidelity to achieve KPIs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Education

Degree in Social Work/ECE/Psychology/Counselling

Job description

NTUC First Campus seeks a KidSTART Practitioner to support low-income families with young children (0-6) via home visits. You will guide caregivers on parenting and child development, assess progress, and collaborate with community partners to ensure holistic family support.

You will deliver the KidSTART curriculum, strengthen parent–child interactions, and contribute to multidisciplinary planning. A degree in relevant fields and 2–3 years’ experience is required, with occasional evening/weekend