Senior Social Worker

Methodist Welfare Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A social service organization in Singapore is seeking an experienced social worker to conduct casework, lead assessments, and manage a team of social workers. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in social work practice and a relevant degree. This role involves working collaboratively with community partners to advocate for vulnerable families and ensure compliance with professional processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor in Social Work, or equivalent degree.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in social work practice.
• Competent in reflective practice and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct casework and counselling, assessing risks in complex cases.
• Lead group/community assessments and integrate best practices.
• Monitor compliance of supervisees with professional processes.

Skills

Domain expert knowledge

Relational skills

Client management

Cultural understanding

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor in Social Work or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Casework and Counselling
• To readily identify and assess risks inherent in highly complex cases by integrating a range of information
• To readily use professional tools and working templates to guide staff in case assessment and case planning
• To represent the centre in its advocacy efforts for vulnerable families, with the aim of advocating for these families to have access to equal opportunities through collaborative practice with community partners
• Groupwork and/or Community Work
• To lead in the conduct of client / community assessments, adapt group/community work processes and specialized intervention strategies
• To integrate best practices into group / community work
• Supervisory Duties
• To monitor supervisees’ compliance to professional processes (such as the use of tools and templates, adherence to practice policies)
• To assess supervisees’ capabilities, identify professional growth areas and build training interventions to meet the growth areas
• As the identified Practice Lead of the Centre, to induct new hires in the centre through individual supervision during their probation period
• Operational Managerial Skills (Operational Processes, Policies and Protocols)
• To support the Lead Social Workers / Lead Social Service Professionals in the implementation of centre’s operational and practice protocols, processes and policies
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the Head of Centre

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor in Social Work or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution / Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work from an accredited institution.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in social work practice
• Inclination towards research and planning is an advantage
• Core competencies
• Domain expert knowledge of the relevant field
• Possess relational skills to effectively network with government agencies, churches and community partners to place the agencies and the organization in good standing for the benefit of clients.
• A good understanding of the quality standards required of each service under his/her purview
• Knowledge and ability to engage, assess, provide intervention and evaluate practice
• Ability to understand client groups and manage risk as well as protective factors
• Competency in reflective practice and engage stakeholders as well as partners
• Application of SASW code of professional ethics and Code of Social Work Practice
• Knowledge of systems and availability of resources with a view to represent clients’ needs
• Empower clients to access needed resources
• Ability to identify available resources, social gaps and conduct relevant analyses
• Possess cultural understanding and social sensitivity
• Understand self, personal values, beliefs and the way these impact the working relationship with clients
• Engage in self-care and active learning
• Possess positive attitude with good interpersonal and written communication skills
• Competent in MS Office skills
• Able to lead and manage a group of social workers to achieve project outcomes