Senior Social Worker

THE SINGAPORE CHESHIRE HOME; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social service organization in Singapore is seeking a Registered Social Worker to oversee the administration and operations of the Social Service Department. The role includes case management, coordinating admissions, and supporting families with beneficiaries. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in social service agencies and the ability to lead a small team. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with a relevant degree.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in social service agencies or related fields.
• Experience in managing a small social work team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and operations of the Social Service Department.
• Provide updates to families and case managers.
• Coordinate admissions and discharges for residents.

Skills

Social Service Management

Team Leadership

Case Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Job description

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will:

• To oversee the administration and operations of the Social Service Department.
• Provide regular updates to next of kins (NOKs) on the beneficiaries and families.
• Support and present cases to the Admission & Review Committee for evaluation and approval for admission to the Home.
• Case Manager for the Individual Care Plan (ICP) of residents, clients and Training in Independent Living (TIL) residents.
• Coordinating admissions & discharge, means testing exercise, coordinate and schedule ICP conferences with beneficiaries and their families/caregivers.
• Liaise with MSWs and/or Doctors or referring agency for relevant medical information especially on present treatment if these have not been given in the application form.
• Conduct regular groupwork with residents and multi-disciplinary team to sort out social problems encountered by residents.
• Maintain records of beneficiaries and manage the Electronic Case Management System (eCMS), and report in EPES on ICP updates.
• In-charge of publicity outreach to relevant Agencies, Hospitals etc. for purpose of increasing the muster for the Residents’ Care and TIL programmes.
• Explore job opportunities for the beneficiaries.
• Compile and provide data to MSF and any other relevant agencies.

Requirements

• Registered Social Worker with Bachelor’s or Graduate Diploma in Social Work
• More than 5 years of experience in Social Service Agencies, MOH or NH in similar capacity.
• Experience in leading a small social work team.