Senior Social Worker (North)

Rainbow Centre, Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainbow Centre, Singapore is seeking a passionate Social Worker for our Early Intervention team. You will play a crucial role in supporting families of persons with disabilities, providing assessments, counselling, and interventions.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor or Master's Degree in Social Work, enjoys connecting with diverse individuals, and has experience with special needs clients. We value respect, dedication, and ethical standards to serve our community effectively.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work from a recognized university is required.
• Experience with special needs clients is an advantage.
• Accredited Social Worker or eligible for registration with the SASW.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments and provide counselling.
• Strengthen the circles of care around clients with disabilities.
• Participate in programme and policy development.

Skills

Connecting with diverse abilities

Counselling and crisis intervention

Understanding psychosocial concerns

Education

Bachelor or Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

At Rainbow Centre we envision a world where persons with disabilities are empowered and thriving in inclusive communities.

Our team of social workers uncovers and enables the strengths of persons with disabilities and their families through person centred planning and supports them in pursuit of their Good Life - where they are safe, healthy, engaged, connected, independent, included and heard.

We are looking for a Social Worker for our Early Intervention. In considering if you should send us your CV for consideration, we like you to know that in addition to a degree in Social Work, it is far more important that you enjoy knowing and connecting with people of diverse abilities, uncovering possibilities and harnessing the power of communities.

Key Responsibilities

• The social worker in our special schools brings to the educational process an understanding of the psychosocial concerns of families and the influences of family, community and cultural differences as they interact with the educational process.
• The social worker will conduct assessments of client needs, provide counselling, support and crisis intervention and participate in programme and policy development.
• The social worker works closely with families, social and community agencies and volunteers to strengthen the circles of care around our clients with disabilities.

Key Requirements

• A Bachelor or Master's Degree in Social Work from a recognized university
• Accredited Social Worker, or eligible for professional registration with the SASW
• Experience working in a similar setting or with special needs client will be an advantage

Service is at the heart of RC’s purpose and we seek to serve our clients with respect, dedication and compassion, understanding that we are entrusted by society to serve with excellence and the highest ethical standards. Join us if you share our passion and values.