Social Worker

Methodist Welfare Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Singapore is seeking a professional for casework and counselling focusing on advocating for vulnerable families. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess skills in risk assessment and community work. The role involves operational managerial tasks and may require home visits, with a supportive work environment fostering professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related fields.
• Inclination towards research and planning is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess risks in cases.
• Support Assistant Senior/Lead Professionals with operational protocols.
• Participate in community assessments and specialized interventions.

Skills

Risk assessment

Case planning

Advocacy

Community assessments

Operational processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Degree in Counselling

Degree in Psychology

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

Casework and Counselling

• To identify and assess risks inherent in cases by integrating a range of information.
• To use professional tools and working templates to guide staff in case assessment and case planning
• To represent the centre in its advocacy efforts for vulnerable families, with the aim of advocating for these families to have access to equal opportunities through collaborative practice with community partners

Groupwork and/or Community Work

• To participate in client/community assessments, group/community work processes and specialized intervention strategies

Operational Managerial Skills (Operational Processes, Policies and Protocols)

• To support the Assistant Senior / Senior / Lead Professionals in the implementation of centre’s operational and practice protocols, processes and policies
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the Head of Centre

Qualifications, Competencies & Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution / Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work from an accredited institution
• Inclination towards research and planning is an advantage
• Office Environment, willing to travel around for Home Visits etc.
• Working hours: 5 day work week, office hours. Appointments with clients may be beyond office hours (6pm - 9pm) based operational needs.