Senior Social Worker

MORGAN MCKINLEY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MORGAN MCKINLEY PTE. LTD.

in Singapore seeks a Senior Social Worker who leads complex casework, provides clinical supervision to junior social workers, and contributes to service quality improvements within the organization. This role combines clinical expertise with practice guidance, inter-agency collaboration, training delivery, and involvement in program evaluation to advance safeguarding and support for vulnerable groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or Graduate Diploma in Social Work.
• Registered Social Worker (RSW) / Accredited Social Worker (ASW) with SWAAC.
• Advanced clinical assessment, crisis management, and therapeutic intervention capabilities.
• Formal training or capability in clinical supervision and staff mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex and high-risk cases involving family dynamics, child protection, or vulnerable adults.
• Provide clinical supervision, practice mentoring, and guidance to Social Workers and Associate Social Workers.
• Design, implement, and review specialized social intervention programmes and therapeutic group work.
• Lead multidisciplinary case conferences and represent the agency in external case consults with government bodies and community partners.
• Contribute to practice evaluation, quality assurance, and clinical audits to maintain organizational standards.
• Facilitate training sessions, practice discussions, and knowledge-sharing for professional development.
• Assist in identifying emerging community needs to inform service development and policy recommendations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis management

Therapeutic intervention

Policy knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work

Master's in Social Work

Job description

The Senior Social Worker leads complex casework management, provides clinical supervision to junior social workers, and contributes to service quality improvements. This role combines clinical expertise with practice guidance, service evaluation, and inter-agency collaboration to advance practice standards within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex and high-risk cases involving complex family dynamics, child protection, or vulnerable adults.

• Provide clinical supervision, practice mentoring, and guidance to Social Workers and Associate Social Workers.

• Design, implement, and review specialized social intervention programmes and therapeutic group work.

• Lead multidisciplinary case conferences and represent the agency in external case consults with government bodies and community partners.

• Contribute to practice evaluation, quality assurance, and clinical audits to maintain organizational practice standards.

• Facilitate training sessions, practice discussions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives for professional development.

• Assist in identifying emerging community needs to inform service development and policy recommendations.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Graduate Diploma in Social Work.

• Experience: Minimum 4–6 years of practice experience in social work or family service settings, with demonstrated experience in handling complex cases.

• Professional Registration: Registered Social Worker (RSW) / Accredited Social Worker (ASW) with SWAAC.

• Competencies:

  • Advanced clinical assessment, crisis management, and therapeutic intervention capabilities.

  • Formal training or proven capability in clinical supervision and staff mentoring.

  • Deep knowledge of local social policies, family legislation, and community ecosystems.

  • Strong analytical skills, stakeholder management skills, and leadership drive.