Social Worker / Case Worker

• Possess Degree in Social Work or Degree with a Graduate Diploma in Social Work or a relevant degree in social sciences or related discipline(s) (e.g. psychology) from an accredited institution

The Social Worker / Case Worker works in the field of social work. He/She is qualified and trained to provide interventions and programmes, perform community development work and uplift the professional practice in social work. He/She conducts casework and group work as well as implement and evaluate community development activities and programmes to address service gaps in the community. He/She works in collaboration with other agencies and ministries in the course of his work. He/She provides supervision to his subordinates.

Job Responsibilities

Casework

• Conduct needs and intake assessments
• Implement case and care plans and interventions
• Prepare social reports
• Maintain case notes and documents
• Perform case and care planning and goal setting
• Review casework interventions for improvements
• Conduct closure of cases upon achieving sustainable service outcomes for clients, families and communities

Group Work

• Review group work interventions/programmes for improvements
• Facilitate group work interventions/programmes under supervision
• Support the planning of group work interventions/ programmes

Community Development Work

• Collaborate with other agencies to pool community resources
• Conduct environmental scans and community need assessments
• Review community development initiatives for improvements
• Implement community development initiatives
• Support development of community development initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

• Build rapport and professional relationships with clients and significant others
• Participate in social work practice across disciplines

Uplift of Professional Practice in Social Work

• Participate in research to uplift the professional practice in social work
• Respond to crisis situations based on organisational Standard Operating Procedures

• Possess Degree in Social Work or Degree with a Graduate Diploma in Social Work or a relevant degree in social sciences or related discipline(s) (e.g. psychology) from an accredited institution

Relevant Experience

• Prior experience as a social worker would be an advantage
• Accredited as Registered Social Worker with Singapore Association of Social Workers would be an advantage
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

Competencies

• People-oriented and good interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Effective report writing skills
• Analytical ability & problem-solving skills to analyse information quickly and accurately and make recommendations
• Ability to be flexible/ creative in devising alternative solutions to issues
• Committed and can-do attitude
• Team Player

*Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.