Senior Social Worker: Casework, Advocacy & Leadership

Methodist Welfare Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Welfare Services seeks a dedicated social work professional to perform casework, counselling, and group/community assessments. The role involves advocating for vulnerable families, collaborating with government agencies and partners, and supervising practice compliance within the team.

You will lead group processes, support staff training, and help implement centre protocols while ensuring high-quality service delivery and ethical practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Degree in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work from an accredited institution.
• At least 3 years relevant experience in social work practice.
• Inclination towards research and planning is an advantage.
• Relational skills to effectively network with government agencies, churches and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Casework and counselling to identify and assess risks in moderately complex cases using information.
• Use professional tools and templates to guide staff in case assessment and planning.
• Represent the centre in advocacy for vulnerable families through collaboration with community partners.
• Lead or co-lead group/community work assessments and interventions.
• Supervise compliance to professional processes and practice policies.
• Assess supervisees' capabilities and plan training for growth.
• Support implementation of operational and practice protocols and policies.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by Head of Centre.

Skills

Relational skills

Networking with government agencies

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

MS Office

Team leadership

Risk management

Reflective practice

Research and planning

Self-care and active learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work

Degree in Counselling

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Social Work

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Methodist Welfare Services seeks a dedicated social work professional to perform casework, counselling, and group/community assessments. The role involves advocating for vulnerable families, collaborating with government agencies and partners, and supervising practice compliance within the team.

You will lead group processes, support staff training, and help implement centre protocols while ensuring high-quality service delivery and ethical practice.