Social Work Associate/Programme Executive

Woodlands Social Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Singapore seeks a Programme Coordinator to design and implement programs for children-at-risk. Candidates should have a relevant diploma/degree and 3-5 years of experience in program planning. Responsibilities include curriculum design, volunteer coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate is passionate about serving children and families, has strong problem-solving skills, and is proficient in event management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in programme planning and facilitation.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Passion for serving children and families-at-risk.

Responsibilities

• Design and curate curriculum and content for children-at-risk.
• Coordinate programme logistics and manage volunteers.
• Collect and analyse evaluation data to strengthen programme effectiveness.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Event management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Canva

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Design & Delivery: Design and curate curriculum and content that are evidence-informed and grounded in social work theories, supporting children-at-risk holistically in their education, social, mental, and emotional wellbeing, self-leadership, and family strengthening through parental involvement.
• Develop and implement events and holiday initiatives to support children’s mental and emotional wellbeing, character formation, values, and life skills—especially during transitional stresses.
• Stay updated on emerging challenges, trends, and community needs to ensure programmes remain relevant, impactful, and sustainable.
• Collaborate with community partners, volunteers, and stakeholders to create meaningful impact for children and families-at-risk. Facilitate experiential learning workshops and sessions for children. Manage and attend to children with child-centric, trauma-informed approaches during programme sessions.

Programme Administration

• Coordinate programme logistics including materials, venues, manpower, and event flow. Manage volunteers through intentional journeying, training, and guidance, including pre-session briefings and debriefings.
• Communicate and work closely with parents, ensuring regular updates on children’s progress, key learnings, and take-home activities.
• Collect and analyse evaluation data, including outcomes tracking, feedback from volunteers/parents/stakeholders, and apply findings to strengthen programme effectiveness. Manage recruitment and exit of clients and volunteers, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and documentation requirements.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and collateral materials for internal and external stakeholders. Manage resource allocation and programme budgets, monitoring expenses to support effective delivery.
• Provide administrative support to ensure programmes run smoothly and efficiently. Undertake any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in programme planning and facilitation with children and families.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work in a team, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Passion for serving children and families-at-risk with commitment to holistic and sustainable support.
• Heart for volunteer development and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in stakeholder, volunteer, and event management.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in design tools (e.g., Canva) an advantage.