Social Worker

Breakthrough Missions Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthrough Missions Ltd in Singapore offers a role for a dedicated Social Worker to provide counselling and case management for residents under the prison programme, helping them reintegrate into society with Christian values.

You will conduct assessments, develop care plans, manage files, facilitate individual and group counselling, collaborate with Singapore Prisons, and assist residents with community resources and daily life needs in a supportive, faith-based environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology.
• At least 2 years’ experience in social service or related field.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Bilingual in English and Chinese; proficient to engage Chinese-speaking clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience in prison or rehabilitation work will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop individual care plans for clients.
• Manage case files and provide case management for job placement, accommodation, financial assistance and other rehabilitation goals.
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions, prison intake interviews, family engagements and aftercare follow-up.
• Facilitate classes and community service programmes.
• Collaborate with Singapore Prisons to ensure holistic care for the residents.
• Assist clients in reconnecting with community resources.
• Oversee residents’ day-to-day matters.
• Assist with ad-hoc duties as and when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Bilingual ENG/CHN

Excel

Independent work

Education

Degree in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Join Us in Transforming Lives

Breakthrough Missions is a Christian rehabilitation halfway house dedicated to supporting male drug offenders. We are a registered charity with IPC status. If you have a heart to serve in a faith-based environment and a passion for facilitating life transformation, we invite you to join our team.

Purpose of the Role

The Social Worker will provide counselling and case management to residents emplaced under the prison programme and work with their families to help them reintegrate into society, rebuilding their lives on a firm foundation of Christian values.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop individual care plans for clients.
• Manage case files and provide case management for job placement, accommodation, financial assistance and other rehabilitation goals.
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions, prison intake interviews, family engagements and aftercare follow-up.
• Facilitate classes and community service programmes.
• Collaborate with Singapore Prisons to ensure holistic care for the residents.
• Assist clients in reconnecting with community resources.
• Oversee residents’ day-to-day matters.
• Assist with ad-hoc duties as and when required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology.
• At least 2 years’ experience in social service or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Able to work independently, under pressure, and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Bilingual in English and Chinese; proficient to engage Chinese-speaking clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience in prison or rehabilitation work will be an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Passion for serving full-time in the Christian halfway house sector and instilling Christian values in clients.
• Resilient, diligent, and a team player with a strong desire to build up and restore lives.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.