Senior Programme Executive (child-centred mentoring)

Life Community Services Society; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A social service agency in Singapore is seeking a dedicated professional to lead child-centred mentoring initiatives. The role involves recruiting and training volunteer mentors, developing educational programmes, and collaborating with families and other stakeholders to promote positive development for children from vulnerable backgrounds. Candidates should have relevant experience in social work or education, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be committed to community service. This position is critical for ensuring that children are empowered to succeed and thrive.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in social service or education sector.
• Passionate about empowering children and families from vulnerable backgrounds.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for child-centred mentoring.
• Enhance training and development for volunteer mentors.
• Recruit, screen, and train volunteer mentors.
• Co-develop programme curriculum for mentoring.
• Plan family bonding outings and manage mentoring sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Social Work, Education, Early Childhood, or related field

Job description

Established since 1996, Life Community Services Society is faith-based, mid-sized social service agency serving children & youth from low-resourced, vulnerable and at-risk backgrounds. Our vision is for every child to be the best that they can be, through our mission of empowering children and families through care and mentoring.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITY

We are seeking a dynamic and progressive team player who is conscientious, service-oriented, and passionate about people development and empowering children from vulnerable backgrounds to have a fair chance at succeeding in life through child-centred mentoring. In this role, you will work with our children and families, as well as relevant stakeholders like volunteer mentors and partner organisations, to provide holistic support. If you are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, and believe in nurturing them to thrive in adulthood with the heart to mentor the next generation, we warmly invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Be an advocate for child-centred mentoring
• Review and enhance training and development of volunteer mentors
• Develop a volunteer leadership framework
• Recruit, screen, select, train, match and support volunteer mentors to provide mentoring support to children, and light‑touch support to parents as a family friend
• Outreach to ComLink+ families, schools, and existing Life Community programmes
• Co-develop weekly programme curriculum to support mentors in building relationships and enabling positive learning experiences for children aged 6 to 13, based on their assessed needs
• Ensure the smooth running of mentoring sessions, including facilitation of group sessions
• Plan and organise half-yearly outings for family bonding
• Schedule home visits with children and their caregivers when necessary, including assessing their needs and strengths, and providing relevant support
• Work with impact assessment partner to evaluate programme outcomes
• Maintain administrative tasks, such as maintaining accurate mentor‑mentee records, managing databases and handling relevant correspondence

Requirements – Experience & Competencies

• Preferably possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work, Education, Early Childhood, or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the social service or education sector or grassroots/community work
• Passion for children and families from vulnerable backgrounds
• Strong team player, with good facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong stakeholder and people management skills
• Able to work on selected evenings and weekends (equivalent time‑off will be granted)

The position is open to Singaporean and Singapore PR only.

We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.