Senior Social Worker

-; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Singapore seeks a candidate for a position requiring a degree in social work and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include supervising case workers and ensuring compliance with guidelines while providing support to residents. Ideal candidates will possess good interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, and the willingness to learn. This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical & Leave Benefit

Supportive work environment

Training & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of related experience.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Good work ethics and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with code of ethics and guidelines.
• Supervise Social/Case Workers on resident support.
• Plan and manage case conferencing for residents.
• Lead assessments and maintain relevant records.

Skills

Effective communication skills with the elderly

Team player

Good interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate Diploma / Degree in social work

Job description

Location: Tampines, Singapore

Job Type: Monday to Friday

Be a Vital Part of Our Support Team at Jamiyah Singapore.

Join Our Mission to serve the community, grounded in Islamic values and compassion.

Why Join Jamiyah Singapore?

• Purpose with Impact: Be part of a team that directly supports the community.
• Inclusive and Supportive Culture: Work in a multicultural environment where respect, teamwork, and support are core values.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that work done by Social/Case Workers are in accordance to code of ethics under (SASW) and guidelines and standards under (MSF).
• Supervises the Social/Case Workers work done on individual and family counselling and support for residents.
• To enhance and ensure that Social/Case Workers discuss long-term care issues with the resident and family.
• To plan and manage case conferencing for residents.
• To check on Social/Case Workers conducting needs and risk assessment of each resident as well as reviews periodically using CANS assessment.
• To ensure that Social/Case Workers provide supervised counselling services including helping residents to identify problems and possible solutions.
• Collate the needs of Social/Case Workers in providing resolution and referral services for residents who require specialized psychological follow-up.
• To lead the Social/Case Workers in completing Review Committee 3 and 6 reports, progress reports and ECRM reports.
• To guide the Social/Case Workers in partnering with appropriate community resources to develop ways to meet identified needs.
• To lead Social/Case Workers in conducting needs assessments (i.e. residential placement, finance, safety).
• Ensuring that Social/Case Workers assist residents with attaining resources that fit their needs including the provision of financial assistance when required.
• To check on Social/Case Workers planning and implementing appropriate interventions.
• To lead Social/Case workers in conducting financial assessments and maintain all relevant records pertaining to casework intervention with residents and their families.
• Any other work assigned by Head of Home.

Requirements

• Graduate Diploma / Degree in the field of social work.from a recognized university.
• 3 - 5 years of related experience.
• Willingness to learn new skills and effective communication skills with the elderly would be an asset.
• A team player and able to organize and execute programs.
• Possesses good attitude with good interpersonal skills.
• Good work ethics, organized and punctual with strict adherence to Home and Jamiyah policies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical & Leave Benefit.
• Supportive and conducive work environment.
• Training & Development opportunities.
• Unlimited opportunities to develop and harness your skills across multi-verticals.
• Being part of a noble organization with a strong heritage in community care.