Social Worker (FSC)

Lakeside Family Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Family Services in Singapore seeks a Social Worker to provide professional casework, counseling, and community interventions. Responsibilities include conducting counseling services, developing care plans, and advocating for individuals and families. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or equivalent, along with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are essential. This role offers an opportunity to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant working experience in social work or related settings.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to communicate in a second language is an advantage.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage caseloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct casework and provide counselling services to individuals and families.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review case plans and intervention strategies.
• Engage clients and relevant stakeholders in a professional manner to assess needs and goals.
• Advocate for vulnerable individuals to support access to services.
• Work collaboratively with community partners to promote equal opportunities.
• Participate in client and community assessments and specialised interventions.
• Network and collaborate with community partners for outreach efforts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Engagement skills

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Job description

We are looking for a Social Worker to support individuals and families through the provision of professional casework, counselling, and community-based interventions. This role involves working closely with clients and community partners to assess needs, develop and implement care plans, and deliver appropriate support services, while ensuring ethical practice and adherence to professional standards and organisational policies.

Key Responsibilities

Casework and Counselling

• Conduct casework and provide counselling services to individuals and families.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review case plans and intervention strategies.
• Engage clients and relevant stakeholders in a professional and therapeutic manner to assess needs and goals.

Advocacy and Collaboration

• Advocate for vulnerable individuals and families to support access to appropriate services and resources.
• Work collaboratively with community partners and stakeholders to promote equal opportunities and holistic support.

Assessment and Intervention

• Participate in client and community assessments, group work, and specialised interventions to address identified needs.

Community Networking and Outreach

• Network and collaborate with community partners and stakeholders.
• Support outreach efforts, needs assessments, and the planning and delivery of relevant programmes and services.

Programme Development and Research

• Identify service gaps based on client needs and recommend improvements to existing programmes.
• Participate in and support research and evaluation activities where relevant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Graduate Diploma in Social Work.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant working experience in social work or related settings.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and engagement skills.
• Ability to communicate in a second language is an advantage.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage caseloads effectively.