Senior/Residential Care Associate (Sunbeam Place)

Singapore Children's Society; Singapore; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization dedicated to the well-being of children and youths is seeking a compassionate and proactive individual to join their team. In this role, you will provide supervision and support to residents, ensuring their safety and well-being while fostering a positive environment. You will lead engaging programs and collaborate with social workers to develop care plans tailored to individual needs. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals, guiding them towards personal growth and development in a nurturing setting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in social service setting required.
• Ability to interact positively with children and youths.

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision and ensure residents’ well-being.
• Lead and conduct regular programmes and activities for residents.
• Manage and monitor residents’ medical/behavioural conditions.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Teamwork

Planning and Coordination

Discipline Enforcement

Life Skills Program Development

Education

Diploma in any discipline

Tools

Home Management System

Job description

• To provide close supervision and ensure residents’ well-being are taken care of by being available and accountable for their whereabouts.

• To arrange with social worker on new admission, and to brief residents of the rules and regulations in the home.

• To develop positive rapport with the children and youths and be role model for the residents.

• To lead and conduct regular programmes and activities for the residents.

• To provide inputs during the development and review of care plans for residents under your care.

• To engage and encourage residents to participate in relevant programmes according to their individualised care plan.

• To manage and monitor (including of timely documentation) residents’ medical/behavioural conditions in a timely and professional manner.

• Ensure the living environment of the children and youths is clean and safe.

• To liaise with relevant stakeholders on residents’ educational matters.

• To lead and conduct team discussions and planning.

• To ensure proper documentation and handover of information for the smooth running of the Home.

• To utilise Home Management System for muster accountability and updating of movement.

• To support the implementation of the model of care in accordance with the needs and profile of the residents.

• Any other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma in any discipline.

• 2-3 years’ experience in social service setting.

• Able to plan and coordinate daily routine, bonding and life skills programmes.

• Able to interact positively with children and youths.

• Able to enforce discipline standards in a fair and respectful manner.

• Good team player with a high level of initiative and independence.

• Good interpersonal communication skills.

• Able to do rotating shifts, would require to work night shifts.