Certified Social Worker - Singapore - Singapore Indian Development Association (sinda)

Description

This vacancy is under the Career Conversion Programme for Social Workers.

If interested, please apply through the CCP website at:

The online application portal opens on 1 Dec 2023 and closes on 1 Jan pm).

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. We thank all applicants for their interest.

Please note that your response to this advertisement and communications with us pursuant to this advertisement will constitute informed consent to the collection, use, and/or disclosure of personal data by SINDA to carry out its business in compliance with the relevant provisions of the Personal Data Protection Act 2012. To learn more about SINDA's Data Policy, please visit

Qualification Requirements

If you are pursuing the 24-month Bachelor of Social Work (BSWK), applicants must be non-degree holders with:

• GCE 'A' Level with two passes (prior to 2007) or two H2 Passes (from 2007) or
• Local Polytechnic Diploma/NUS High School Diploma/SSI Diploma in Social Service or
• Any other equivalent.
• Applicants with acceptable SAT score may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.

If you are pursuing the 18-month Graduate Diploma of Social Work (GDSWK), applicants must possess a non-social work undergraduate degree from a recognised institution.

Job Description

Social Work Practice:

• Assist Social Workers in the daily functioning of assigned tasks and follow-up care of the clients
• Work as a team in the use of resources and recommend ways for effective mobilisation of resources
• Liaise and work with external agencies and organise events/projects
• Prepare report consolidation for management's use
• Assist Social Workers in financial duties such as disbursement and tracking of assistance schemes and budget reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with service standards, performance indicators, and operating guidelines as per MSF and SINDA's requirements

Casework and Information & Referrals:

• Gather information and carry out preliminary assessment of clients' needs
• Work closely with Social Workers to evaluate for a holistic assessment of clients

Others:

• Participate in SINDA-wide events when required
• All other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Reporting Officer and Head of Department

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrates empathy with a desire to help
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage stakeholders across various levels
• Meticulous and Proficient in MS Office (e.g.: Excel, PowerPoint)
• Good decision-making and analytical skills
• Foster and exhibit professional working relationships within the organisation and across the other agencies

Our Welfare

We aim to take care of your well-being.

We provide:

• Career development opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• AWS
• Health insurance
• Wellness programmes