Social Worker

Pathlight School / Autism Resource Centre (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institute in Singapore is seeking a Social Worker to support students on the autism spectrum. Responsibilities include developing intervention plans, managing crisis situations, and engaging with parents and caregivers. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Social Work with strong Microsoft Office skills. Opportunities for professional development in a dynamic workplace are provided.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in a social work setting preferred.
• Candidates with no experience are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement intervention and care plans for students and caregivers.
• Manage critical incidents and crisis situations.
• Conduct groupwork targeted at needs of students and caregivers.
• Develop and implement engagement plans to increase parent involvement.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work in dynamic environments

Education

Recognised Degree in Social Work

Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join us in Transforming Lives Together!

Pathlight School

Pathlight School is the first autism-focused school in Singapore to offer the national curriculum together with life readiness skills. It caters to students on the autism spectrum with related conditions, aged 7 to 18 years, who are cognitively able to access the national curriculum but require additional support such as smaller class sizes, special accommodations and teaching staff trained in autism.

Student Affairs Team

Be part of our Student Affairs Team, where we work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary school team, caregivers and other stakeholders to support students’ learning and wellbeing.

Social Worker

Impact and Contribution includes:

Casework and Counselling

• Develop and implement intervention and care plans for students and caregivers. These include providing school and community-based financial assistance as well as linking families to community help and making referrals, if necessary.
• Manage critical incidents and crisis situations involving students and caregivers as and when they occur.
• Facilitate transition support planning as students progress from starting school to preparing for post-school placements.
• Conduct groupwork targeted at needs of students and caregivers when needed.
• Maintain documentation of case management intervention, such as case logs and reports.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

• Develop and implement engagement plans to increase parent and caregiver involvement in the school community.
• Conduct environmental scans to be updated on landscape changes and mobilise community resources to support needs of students and caregivers.

Systems and Processes

• Be part of multi-disciplinary team to support student admissions and review, including identifying and engaging new students and families with potential needs.
• Maintain and review SOPs and processes related to school-wide systems for student well‑being and family engagement.
• Oversee and manage school-wide databases and providing accountability reports to relevant stakeholders.

Capability and Capacity Building

• Develop and conduct programmes to impart knowledge and skills to other professionals and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Recognised Degree in Social Work or Graduate Diploma in Social Work
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in social work setting preferred
• Highly proficient User of Microsoft Office, preferably in Microsoft Excel (Vlookup, Pivot Table, Formulas)
• Good initiative and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic and challenging work environment with people of various management or working levels
• Candidates with no experience are welcome to apply

We offer a competitive remuneration package and the professional advantages of a dynamic workplace that enables your professional development and values your contributions.

We seek your understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Our organisation is committed to protecting our children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to hire.