Social Worker (Community Connection)

Club Rainbow (Singapore); Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Annual leave 21+ days

Job summary

Club Rainbow (Singapore) is seeking a Social Worker (Community Connection) to manage casework, engage beneficiaries and families, and develop intervention plans. The role includes collaborating with the research team to evaluate programmes and support outreach efforts, with a focus on youth and families within the community.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for professional development and programme delivery across events and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• 1–2 years direct practice experience.
• SASW registration preferred.
• Casework knowledge including engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation.
• Commitment to social vision and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assess referral cases to determine intake suitability.
• Conduct needs and intake assessments identifying risks and protective factors.
• Engage beneficiaries and families to sustain problem-solving.
• Develop and implement intervention plans and evaluate progress.
• Document case files per required standards.
• Collaborate with research team to evaluate programme effectiveness.
• Plan logistics and support events and programmes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Program planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

SASW registration preferred

Job description

Social Worker (Community Connection)

Case Management, Intervention & Evaluation

• Assess referral cases to ensure suitability for intake.
• Conduct needs and intake assessments (identify severity, key risks, and protective factors).
• Use different modes of engagement for assessment, intervention, and monitoring.
• Develop and implement intervention plans (analyse, evaluate, and formulate strategies).
• Engage beneficiaries and families to sustain problem-solving efforts.
• Conduct case reviews, follow up on plans, and recommend modifications where necessary.
• Document and maintain case files according to required standards.
• Assist in group work for target beneficiaries and families.
• Work closely with research team to evaluate effectiveness of programmes and develop strategies to increase outreach and engagement.
• Assist in data collection and support action research activities.

Professional Development

• Participate in developmental programmes and supervision for personal and professional growth.

Programme, Event Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage and execute organisation’s annual signature events and intervention programmes in accordance with organisational objectives and standards.
• Plan and coordinate logistics, timelines, budget, and manpower resources for events and programmes.
• Establish meaningful collaboration with corporate and institutional partners, as well as volunteers/voluntary groups for programme delivery.
• Network with other agencies and tap on community resources to provide intervention support.
• Assist in the promotion of programmes and advise beneficiaries and families on relevant services.
• Update database for statistical reporting and prepare post-event reports.
• Perform job-specific projects and duties assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• At least Bachelor of Social Work or its equivalent
• At least 1-2 years of direct practice experience
• Preferably a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• Casework knowledge and ability to engage, assess, provide intervention and evaluate practice
• Committed to social vision
• Ability to build and sustain collaborative working relationships
• Cooperate with team members / key social workers to deliver social work outcomes

You should have

• Ability to conceptualize, organize and run programmes and events
• Strong inter-personal skills with an interest in relationship building
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills?? fix
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a lean working environment
• Creative, nurturing and passionate in working with children and youths
• Must be willing to work on weekends to run the organized programmes and events

You should have:

• Strong programme management skills, aligning initiatives with organisational mission and sector priorities, with ability to develop basic Theory of Change and logic models.
• Able to identify ground issues and recommend strategic programme improvements.
• Competent in administering evaluation tools and collecting participation and feedback data.
• Sound casework capabilities, including engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation of beneficiaries and families.
• Able to apply relevant social work theories, develop care plans, and demonstrate reflective practice (e.g., genograms, social reports).
• Basic group facilitation skills and ability to co-facilitate programmes.
• Good understanding of local community systems, policies, and available resources.
• Able to empower beneficiaries and families to access appropriate support services.
• Committed to social service values, collaborative teamwork, and delivering positive social work outcomes.

Permanent full time position.
Hybrid work arrangement.
21 days Annual Leave.