Social Worker

Our client is a vibrant social service agency with a supportive culture where collaboration and camaraderie thrive. Their teams are highly cooperative, and colleagues genuinely care for each other. They celebrate diversity and innovation, united by three core values: Resonance, Ingenuity, and Stronger Together.

Candidates can expect a dynamic and fast-paced environment, as the organisation is in an exciting phase of growth. Success here requires adaptability, agility, and the ability to navigate complexity. Employees enjoy a strong sense of purpose and community, with the unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in people's lives.

The organisation offers a flexible work environment that values personal and professional growth. With plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and development, this is an ideal place for those who want to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful community change.

Job Description

The Social Worker / Case Worker operates directly within the field of social work. The successful candidate will be qualified and trained to provide interventions and programmes, perform community development work, and uplift professional social work practices.

This role involves conducting casework and group work, as well as implementing and evaluating community development activities to address service gaps in the community. The individual will work in close collaboration with other agencies and ministries, and provide guidance and supervision to subordinates.

Job Responsibilities

Casework

• Conduct comprehensive needs and intake assessments.

• Implement structured case plans, care plans, and strategic interventions.

• Prepare professional social reports.

• Maintain accurate case notes and comprehensive documentation.

• Perform detailed case and care planning alongside collaborative goal setting.

• Review ongoing casework interventions for continuous improvement.

• Conduct formal closure of cases upon achieving sustainable service outcomes for clients, families, and communities.

Group Work

• Review group work interventions and programmes for effectiveness and improvement.

• Facilitate group work interventions and programmes under structured supervision.

• Support the strategic planning of upcoming group work interventions and programmes.

Community Development Work

• Collaborate with external agencies to effectively pool community resources.

• Conduct environmental scans and community need assessments.

• Review community development initiatives for future improvements.

• Implement assigned community development initiatives.

• Support the end-to-end design and development of community initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

• Build strong rapport and professional relationships with clients and significant others.

• Actively participate in cross-disciplinary social work practices.

Uplift of Professional Practice

• Participate in research initiatives to uplift the broader professional practice of social work.

• Respond efficiently to crisis situations based on the organisation's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications & Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• Possess a Degree in Social Work, a Degree with a Graduate Diploma in Social Work, or a relevant degree in Social Sciences/related disciplines (e.g., Psychology) from an accredited institution.

Relevant Experience

• Prior experience working as a social worker is highly advantageous.

• Accreditation as a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW) is a distinct advantage.

• Fresh graduates with a strong passion for the sector are welcome to apply.

Core Competencies

• People-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• High proficiency in verbal and written English communication.

• Effective and objective report-writing capabilities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to process information quickly, accurately, and make sound clinical recommendations.

• Ability to remain flexible and creative when devising alternative solutions to complex client issues.

• A committed, resilient, and "can-do" professional attitude.

• A collaborative team player who thrives in a cooperative ecosystem.

*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Mary Clare Abraham

Client Services Team Lead

Morgan McKinley Singapore, Talent Solutions

EA License No: 11C5502

Personnel Registration No: R22109486