Senior Social Worker (CREST)

About the Role

You will be part of our community outreach team, also known as Community Resource, Engagement & Support Team (CREST), focusing on raising public awareness of mental health conditions and dementia, early recognition of at-risk individuals, providing emotional support to individuals and their caregivers, and linking individuals to relevant health and social care services where necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Lead conceptualizing, planning and implementation of CREST services in Toa Payoh (individual, group and community-based).
• Lead multi-disciplinary case conference as part of intervention process, guiding junior workers in facilitating case conferences of a similar nature.
• Manage and supervise staff in the provision of CREST services.
• Conduct coaching and performance management review with staff.
• Mentor, coach and lead staff in their practice and competency development.
• Contribute to the Integrated Case Management Core Team in service planning and development.
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders to provide continuum of care, community mental health support, and partnerships for social-health integration.

Qualifications

Bachelor or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work.

Requirements:

• Passion for mental health and/or seniors work.
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience with good knowledge in the area of community mental health and experience in conducting group and community-based programmes.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• High proficiency in written and spoken English with good facilitation and presentation skills.
• Able to speak in Mandarin and/or dialects, essential for engagement with seniors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with individuals and systems at multi-levels.
• Good analytical and assessment skills.
• Team player with an ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and structured.

Other Information

Thank you for your application. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.