Senior Social Worker

Purpose: To conduct casework, counselling and group work for the clients who walk-in or are referred to the respective Centre.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide casework, counselling, group work and community work

• Network and collaborate with relevant stakeholders and community partners

• Plan and implement programmes to meet the community's needs

• Maintain and ensure regular and timely recording of data in SSNet

• Plan and implement projects assigned

• Participate in staff meetings and case conferences as required and shares information in a respectful, non-judgemental manner

• Exercise good judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential information

• Meet with supervisor on a regular basis and participates in supervision and performance evaluation

• Provide supervision, guidance and coaching to supervisees (applicable to Senior Social Worker)

• Attend relevant professional development seminars and training programs for self-development

• Perform other organizational duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate in Social Work from universities recognised by the Social Work Accreditation and Advisory Board (SWAAB) of Singapore.

• Minimum 6 years of relevant working experience with families and children (applicable to Senior Social Worker)

• Good written communication skills to document information in a clear, concise and accurate manner

• Good verbal and interpersonal skills to liaise with external agencies

• Individuals with specialized training in marital counselling, family violence and mental health are preferred

• Passionate individuals committed in working with individuals and families

• Good team player who is positive, caring and compassionate

• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team with good interpersonal skills to communicate with people at all levels such as family members, government agencies and other professionals