Social Worker (Children's Home）

MARYMOUNT CENTRE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MARYMOUNT CENTRE is looking for a compassionate and competent Social Worker to enhance the safety and well-being of vulnerable children and young persons. Responsibilities include casework management, engaging in therapeutic work, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The role welcomes fresh graduates and emphasizes trauma-informed practices.

Benefits

4 days’ work week

Opportunity to work with vulnerable populations

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW).
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end case management support through assessment, care planning, and intervention.
• Conduct individual/group trauma-informed therapeutic sessions for children and families.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues in casework management.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Casework Management

Report Writing

Collaborative Work

Trauma-informed Practices

Therapeutic Work

Education

Degree in Social Work

Diploma in Social Work

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and competent Social Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will be involved in casework management and working collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders to deliver trauma-informed practices to enhance the safety and well-being of our vulnerable children and young persons who have experienced trauma, abuse and/or neglect.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Degree in Social Work (Candidates with a Diploma in Social Work will be considered for the Social Work Associate role).
• Casework Management: Able to provide end-to-end case management support and appropriate level of care through assessment, care planning and interventions, including evaluation of care.
• Able to independently and consistently keep to report writing deadlines (i.e., case notes, social reports, MSF reports, reports annexed for court submissions, etc.).
• Able to work collaboratively with clients (i.e., children and young persons placed in a Children’s Home and their families/caregivers), colleagues and key stakeholders in casework management.
• Willing to conduct home visits and attend promptly to crisis situations.
• Trauma-informed individual/group therapeutic work: Able to develop, conduct and facilitate individual/group trauma-informed therapeutic sessions for children and young persons and their families/caregivers.
• Willing to engage in research and evaluation activities to generate new/applied knowledge for trauma-informed social work practice.
• Able to complete any other duties given by the Reporting Officer.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW). Fresh graduates are welcome to apply for this role.
• 4 days’ work week, including 1 weekend each week.