We are looking for a Senior Social Worker (Fostering Services) for our Social Service Agency (SSA). The role seeks to effectively manage cases receiving foster care services and provide social workers with professional supervision in case management and group work.
Job Responsibilities
· Conduct in-depth assessment and prepare Foster Parent Assessment Reports, presenting findings at the panel and following up on decisions and recommendations
· The Supervise and support foster placement so as to prevent breakdowns in existing care arrangements
· Conduct visits to ensure that the placement is able to safeguard and promote the safety, stability and well-being of the child
· Spearhead case movement through team meetings, monthly case review sessions, COF, CART reviews etc
· Identify at-risk situations and develop strategies and intervention plan to address child safety issues, and well-being
· Provide a 24-hour hotline for foster parents per duty schedule and ensure that the team follows up on outcomes
· Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of case management and other support programmes and activities extended to foster families
· Assess case progress and programme outcome and effectiveness
· Ensure, support and monitor SOPs and participate in audit processes
· Lead and facilitate meetings and case conferences
· Look into best practices and implement them within the department
· Provide guidance and supervision for social workers and case workers
· Conduct regular case discussions with social workers and supervise their case management
· Monitor caseloads and performance of social workers
· Support or conduct practice research
· Cover for Head/Fostering Services whenever necessary
· Participate in road shows and other community outreach events as and when necessary
· Organise and participate in inter-agency efforts in support of the welfare and development of the foster child
Requirements
- Bachelor of Social Work / Masters in Social Work
- At least 5 years of relevant experience with 2 years in a supervisory position
- Experience in working with children and young persons & their families
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
(Please refer to the FY23 Salary Guidelines for the Social Service Sector posted on the NCSS website https://www.ncss.gov.sg/Social-Service-Careers/Sector-Salary-Guidelines)
Sun Ray Scheme
Sun Ray is a centralised scheme administered by NCSS to develop individuals who have strong leadership qualities to lead professional practices and agencies in the social service sector.
To enable a holistic development. there will be structured rotation across social service agencies in different sub-sectors to provide individuals with cross-organisational exposure and support. The exposure will enable those on the Sun Ray to develop broader sector perspectives and gain deep sector knowledge to help the social service agencies that they are deployed to build capabilities and capacity.
We are looking for individuals with strong motivation and leadership capabilities to lead agencies or professional practices to achieve social impact in the social service sector.
