Social Worker (CREST)

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.

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 link individuals to relevant health and social care services where necessary.

• Engage key community stakeholders to coordinate and implement mental health programmes
• Conduct analysis, develop and implement mental health programmes and services to meet the needs and trends of the community
• Plan, coordinate, execute and evaluate on-going programmes and services, including outreach, on-site/online public education
• Attend to enquiries and provide information and referral services
• Provide case management services from assessment, case management, working with systems, case conferences, and closure and to maintain proper and up to date case documentation
• Coordinate with other professionals and mobilise community resources for service delivery
• For experienced candidates, to provide supervision to junior social workers/caseworkers
• Upkeep programme data, records, and documentation
• Prepare and submit periodic reports for key stakeholders
• Volunteer management and providing supervision for volunteers and interns
• Opportunities to be involved in organizational level projects

Bachelor/Graduate Diploma in Social Work or relevant fields (Psychology, Counselling, Community Work)

Job Requirements:

• Passion to work with seniors and caregivers
• Knowledge and experience in mental health sector will be advantageous
• High proficiency in written and spoken English with good facilitation and presentation skills; able to speak in mandarin and/or dialects 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 organization skills and structured.

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