Social Worker jobs

Job Description & Requirements

To lead the Bully-Free Initiative and KidzShinE programme, which looks at building digital resilience

Plan, implement and evaluate services and activities tailored to the needs of children, families and community which presently includes bullying, resilience and digital resilience

Establish and review service workflows and processes to ensure accessibility, accountability and alignment with strategic goals.

Monitor team performance, analyse outcomes and ensure compliance with ethical, legal and organisational standards

Supervise and develop the team in programme development, group work facilitation skills, stakeholder collaboration and evaluation.

Equip team members with competencies to deliver trauma-informed work.

Develop community and school-based serves and advance advocacy efforts

Work closely with research department to develop/refine evaluation tools for programme

Build community partnership and referral pathways internally and/or externally to ensure that children are right-sited

Provide mental health check-in

To provide support to the team in managing high risk situations, when harm is disclosed

To support HOD in agency level work

Any other tasks assigned

Requirements:
Degree in Social Work/Counselling/Psychology or in related discipline or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work.

At least 5 years of experience working with children (6-13 years old), parents in counselling, casework, programme development and group work.

At least 3 years of supervisory experience

Proven track record in leading and monitoring teams in community/school based settings and mentoring teams in clinical or community-based settings.

Excellent community engagement and advocacy abilities, with a track record of building impactful partnerships.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to guide and inspire a multidisciplinary team.

Proficiency in assessment, intervention and case management.

Passionate about mental health advocacy and committed to creating inclusive communities.

Empathetic, adaptable, and resilient in navigating a dynamic work environment.

Systemic and strategic thinker with a commitment to driving service excellence and systemic change.

Collaborative mindset, fostering teamwork in multidisciplinary and community-focused settings.

Strong communication and leadership skills to inspire and develop team members.

Skills:
Supervisory experience

Strong group work facilitation skills

Excellent community engagement and advocacy abilities, with a track record of building impactful partnerships

Strong ethical reasoning

Proficient in programme development, assessment and intervention

Good written and oral communication

Trained in CARG and able to provide psychological first aid

Trauma-informed

Possess knowledge of the social service and school landscape/resources

Proficient in research and evaluation

Able to conduct environmental scans and assess community needs

Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership skills to guide and inspire a multidisciplinary teams

Strong engagement skills to work with various stakeholders.

Able to work independently and in a team

Experienced in creative engagements for social service programmes in both virtual and face-to-face formats

High levels of initiative

Other Requirements:
Passionate about supporting children’s wellbeing and working systemically

An insightful and reflective team player

High levels of initiative, adaptability and responsibility.

Collaborative mindset, fostering teamwork in multidisciplinary and community focused settings

Proficient in Microsoft, Canva or other design softwares

Strong administrative skills

High levels of initiative, adaptability and willingness to grow professionally with the organization

About Singapore Children’s Society

Singapore Children’s Society protects and nurtures children and youth of all races and religions. In 2025, the Society reached out to 22,333 children, youth and families in need. Established in 1952, its services have evolved to meet the changing needs of children.

Today, Children’s Society operates more than 10 service centres islandwide, offering services in the four categories of: Vulnerable Children and Youth, Children and Youth Services, Family Services, and Research and Advocacy.

Our Patron-in-Chief is President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

Our

Mission

We champion the wellbeing of children and youth by shifting mindsets and creating lasting change

Our

Vision

A future where every child and youth enjoys a safe and happy childhood and flourishes in strong families and caring communities

Our

Core Values

Compassion and Caring, Commitment, Professionalism, Integrity, and Openness to Change

For more information, please you can also watch our latest corporate video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW_xE_3y-nY