Senior Social Worker - Counseling & Care Lead

PERTAPIS Education and Welfare Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PERTAPIS Education and Welfare Centre is seeking a Social Worker to manage casework and counselling for residents at the Senior Fellowship Home. You will develop Individual Care Plans, conduct counselling, and collaborate with external agencies to ensure welfare and safety.

Strong documentation and interpersonal communication are essential. The role involves 5-day work weeks from 9am to 6pm at the Singapore location, focusing on reintegration and resident well-being.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of casework and counselling experience.
• Good care management and counselling skills.
• Certified in doing mandatory counselling cases will be advantages.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently and follow up.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents comply with the Centre’s Rules and Regulations.
• Setting up of Individual Care Plan for all residents.
• Responsible for the Clinical Intervention components in the Centre (counselling and caring services).
• Assist in ensuring safe custody of residents.
• Work closely with other departments/government agencies/Healthcare institutions.
• Ensure that the security measures are adequate in the Centre.
• Assist in submission of reports of serious incidents to Management Committee.
• Liaise with law enforcement and welfare regulators.
• Assess potential clients prior to admission.
• Prepare reports for submission and vetting by Deputy Head.
• Maintain casefiles and records up-to-date.
• Facilitate applications/renewals of Medical Fee Exemption Cards and Means testing.
• Facilitate group counselling and family sessions.
• Home/hospital visits and reintegration activities.

Skills

Casework

Counselling

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

PERTAPIS Education and Welfare Centre is seeking a Social Worker to manage casework and counselling for residents at the Senior Fellowship Home. You will develop Individual Care Plans, conduct counselling, and collaborate with external agencies to ensure welfare and safety.

Strong documentation and interpersonal communication are essential. The role involves 5-day work weeks from 9am to 6pm at the Singapore location, focusing on reintegration and resident well-being.