Social Worker (Full/Part-Time/Locum)

Methodist Welfare Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Welfare Services is seeking a Casework and Counselling professional to identify and assess risks in cases, guide staff using professional tools, and advocate for vulnerable families through collaboration with community partners. The role also covers group/community work, supporting operational processes and policies, and assisting senior professionals.

A minimum Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related degree is required; MS Office skills are essential, and home visits may be

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Inclination towards research and planning is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess risks inherent in cases by integrating information.
• Use professional tools and templates to guide staff in case assessment and planning.
• Represent the centre in advocacy efforts for vulnerable families through collaboration with community partners.
• Participate in client/community assessments, group/community work processes and specialized intervention strategies.
• Support the Assistant Senior / Senior / Lead Professionals in implementing centre policies and procedures.
• Undertake other duties assigned by the Head of Centre.

Skills

Networking with agencies

Risk management

Reflective practice

Stakeholder engagement

Ethics in social work

Resource awareness

Empower clients

Analytical thinking

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work

Degree in Counselling/Psychology/Social Work

Tools

MS Office

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

Core competencies

• Possess relational skills to effectively network with government agencies, churches and community partners to place the agencies and the organization in good standing for the benefit of clients.
• Ability to understand client groups and manage risk and protective factors
• Ability to demonstrate reflective practice
• Ability to engage stakeholders and partners
• Knowledge and application of SASW code of professional ethics and Code of Social Work Practice
• Knowledge of systems and availability of resources with a view to represent clients' needs
• Knowledge and ability to empower clients to access needed resources
• Ability to identify available resources, social gaps and conduct relevant analyses
• Possess cultural understanding and social sensitivity

Technical Competencies

• Competent in MS Office skills

Office environment; home visit may be necessary