Part-Time Residential Care Assistant (Sunbeam Place)

Singapore Children's Society; Singapore; On-site; SGD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Singapore Children’s Society invites applications for a Part-Time Residential Care Assistant (Children & Youth Residential Home). You will supervise and support residents, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being, and help with daily routines in a safe, therapeutic setting.

Work is 1pm–7pm on selected weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, with occasional short-notice deployments. You will apply Trauma-Informed Care, build trustful relationships, monitor well-being, assist with schooling and

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE 'O' Levels.
• Fluent in English.
• Able to work 1pm–7pm (selected weekdays, Sat and Sun).
• Passionate, patient and committed to working with children and youths.
• Able to work independently with a pleasant disposition and strong teamwork skills.
• Good interpersonal skills to provide emotional support.
• Strong morals, ethics and commitment to child welfare.
• Flexible hours for urgent roster needs (short-notice deployment).
• Physically fit to supervise and manage residents with challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, caregiving and guidance to children and young persons, ensuring their well-being.
• Maintain a safe, clean, healthy and therapeutic living environment.
• Assist with emotional regulation drills to help residents manage distress.
• Support residents with daily routines including dressing, grooming, meals and hygiene.
• Ensure residents attend school and scheduled programmes.
• Account for residents’ movements and update records in the Home Management System.
• Build trusting relationships with residents through companionship and engagement.
• Practise Trauma-Informed Care and reinforce positive behaviour.
• Support discipline and upkeep of bedrooms, dormitories and common areas.
• Plan and coordinate residents’ daily routines and activities.
• Escort residents to school, clinics, hospitals and external programmes.
• Ensure residents take prescribed medication and report concerns promptly.
• Complete required incident reports and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexible hours

Independent

Physically fit

Strong morals

Teamwork

Education

GCE O Levels

Job description

Part-Time Residential Care Assistant (Children & Youth Residential Home)

Personal Qualities

• Able to work flexible hours, including short-notice deployment when required.
• Independent, responsible, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Physically fit to supervise and manage residents with challenging behaviours.
• Strong morals, ethics, and commitment to child welfare.
• Pleasant disposition and ability to maintain positive working relationships with colleagues.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, caregiving, and guidance to children and young persons, ensuring their physical and psychological well‑being.
• Support the smooth daily operations of the Home by maintaining a safe, clean, healthy, and therapeutic living environment. Assist the Anchor in conducting Emotional Regulation Drills to help residents manage distress and impulsive behaviours.
• Support residents with daily personal routines, including dressing, grooming, meals, and personal hygiene.
• Ensure residents attend school and scheduled programmes.
• Account for residents’ movements and update records in the Home Management System.
• Build trusting and supportive relationships with residents through companionship and consistent engagement.
• Practise Trauma‑Informed Care, encouraging and reinforcing positive behaviour.
• Support discipline and upkeep of bedrooms, dormitories, and common areas.
• Plan and coordinate residents’ daily routines and activities.
• Escort and supervise residents to school, clinics, hospitals, and external programmes.
• Ensure residents take their prescribed medication as required.
• Monitor residents’ well‑being and report incidents, concerns, or medical issues promptly.
• Respond appropriately to incidents and complete required reports.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum GCE ‘O’ Levels
• Fluent in English.
• Working hours: 1 pm – 7 pm (to be deployed on selected weekdays, Saturday and Sunday)
• Passionate, patient, and committed to working with children and young persons.
• Able to work independently with a pleasant disposition and strong teamwork skills.
• Good interpersonal skills to provide emotional support.
• Strong morals, ethics, and a genuine commitment to child welfare.
• Able to work flexible hours, in case of urgent roster needs (contingent on staff’s availability) including short‑notice deployment when required.
• Physically fit to supervise and manage residents with challenging behaviours.