Senior Social Worker or Senior Counsellor

Trans Family Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service provider in Singapore is looking for a dedicated professional to offer integrated services for clients dealing with Family Violence. The role requires management of casework and counselling services, along with strong interpersonal skills. Candidates must possess a degree in Social Work or Counselling and have at least 6 years of relevant experience, preferably with a focus on Family Violence. The position involves developing programmes and leading a team to meet community needs.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant working experience, preferably in Family Violence Work.
• Experience in supervision is required.
• Strong command of English language and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework management and counselling service.
• Conduct intake and risk assessment of cases.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate programmes to meet clients’ needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Social Work or Counselling

Job description

About The Role

Provide an integrated continuum of services for clients experiencing Family Violence which includes:

• Casework management and counselling service for clients with medium to high risk Family Violence concerns
• Intake and risk assessment of cases
• Planning, implementing and evaluating programmes to meet clients’ needs
• Group work ( support and psychoeducation groups )
• Community outreach and community development in combating Family Violence
• Networking and capacity building initiatives to enhance stakeholder capability in addressing Family Violence
• Research to build domain-specific knowledge in the local context
• Provide supervision to a team of staff

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Social Work or Counselling
• 6 years of relevant working experience (prior experience in Family Violence Work preferred)
• Experience in supervision
• Strong command of English language and writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good team player

Core Competencies:

Ability in attending to and engaging with people, assessment of needs, establishment of intervention plans, working with and linking with various community partners, planning and evaluation of programmes, management and supervision of staff

Preferred achievements / characteristics:

• Diligence, integrity and resilience
• Passion for social work and social justice

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.