Senior Social Worker

Company Description

Established since 1981, Care Corner Singapore has been a steadfast pillar of support for those in need and the less privileged within our community. Our journey spans over decades, dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. At the heart of what we do is our core values of integrity, compassion, authenticity, respect, and excellence as we continuously strive to develop new innovative programmes to support the needs of our community.

At Care Corner, we offer a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes staff wellbeing and believes in the development and growth of our people. We recognise that our employees are our greatest asset.

Join our team and be part of an innovative organisation where every role contributes to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, if you are seeking a rewarding opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself, we invite you to apply today.

Visit us at www.carecorner.org.sg to learn more about our organisation and available opportunities.

Designation

Senior Social Worker (CREST)

Responsibilities

About the Role

You will be part of our community outreach team, also known as Community Resource, Engagement & Support Team (CREST), focusing on raising public awareness of mental health conditions and dementia, early recognition of at-risk individuals, providing emotional support to individuals and their caregivers, and linking individuals to relevant health and social care services where necessary.

• Lead conceptualizing, planning, and implementation of CREST services in Toa Payoh (individual, group, and community-based)
• Lead multi-disciplinary case conferences as part of the intervention process and guide junior workers in facilitating case conferences of a similar nature
• Manage and supervise staff in the provision of CREST services
• Conduct coaching and performance management reviews with staff
• Mentor, coach, and lead staff in their practice and competency development
• Contribute to the Integrated Case Management Core Team in service planning and development
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders to provide a continuum of care, community mental health support, and partnerships for social-health integration.

Qualifications

Bachelor or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Requirements:

• Passion for mental health and/or seniors work
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience with good knowledge in the area of community mental health and experience in conducting group and community-based programmes
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• High proficiency in written and spoken English with good facilitation and presentation skills
• Able to speak in Mandarin and/or dialects, which would be essential for engagement with seniors
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with individuals and systems at multi-levels
• Good analytical and assessment skills
• Team player with an ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisation skills and structured.

Other Information

Thank you for your application. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.