Trauma‑Informed Youth Care Specialist (Part‑Time)

Singapore Childrens' Society; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Singapore Children’s Society is seeking a Part-Time Residential Care Assistant for our Children & Youth Residential Home. The role focuses on supervising and supporting residents, providing compassionate care, and helping maintain a safe, calm living environment.

Applicants should have at least GCE O levels, be fluent in English, and available for 1pm–7pm shifts on selected weekdays and weekends. Independent, patient, and team‑oriented candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE O Levels.
• Fluent in English.
• 1pm–7pm shifts on selected weekdays, Saturday and Sunday.
• Able to work independently with a pleasant disposition and strong teamwork skills.
• Good interpersonal skills to provide emotional support.
• Strong morals, ethics, and a genuine commitment to child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, caregiving, and guidance to children and young persons, ensuring their physical and psychological well‑being.
• Support the smooth daily operations of the Home by maintaining a safe, clean, healthy, and therapeutic living environment.
• Assist the Anchor in Emotional Regulation Drills to help residents manage distress and impulsive behaviours.
• Support residents with daily personal routines, including dressing, grooming, meals, and personal hygiene.
• Ensure residents attend school and scheduled programmes.
• Account for residents’ movements and update records in the Home Management System.
• Build trusting and supportive relationships with residents through companionship and engagement.
• Practise Trauma‑Informed Care and reinforce positive behaviour.
• Support discipline and upkeep of bedrooms, dormitories, and common areas.
• Plan and coordinate residents’ daily routines and activities.
• Escort and supervise residents to school, clinics, hospitals, and external programmes.
• Ensure residents take their prescribed medication as required.
• Monitor residents’ well‑being and report incidents promptly.
• Respond appropriately to incidents and complete required reports.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Independent

Teamwork

Compassion

Strong morals

Physical fitness

Education

GCE O levels

Job description

Singapore Children’s Society is seeking a Part-Time Residential Care Assistant for our Children & Youth Residential Home. The role focuses on supervising and supporting residents, providing compassionate care, and helping maintain a safe, calm living environment.

Applicants should have at least GCE O levels, be fluent in English, and available for 1pm–7pm shifts on selected weekdays and weekends. Independent, patient, and team‑oriented candidates are preferred.