Senior Social Worker, Fostering Services

15 hours ago

Bukit Panjang, Singapore Boys’ Town Full time

**Job Purpose**

To effectively manage cases receiving foster care services and provide social workers with professional supervision in case management and group work.

**Responsibilities**:

- Conduct in-depth assessment and prepare Foster Parent Assessment Reports, presenting findings at the panel and following up on decisions and recommendations
- 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

**Job 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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $4,200.00 - $5,200.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Professional development
- Promotion to permanent employee

Schedule:

- Flexible hours
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- 13th month salary
- Performance bonus

**Education**:

- Bachelor's or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Case management: 5 years (preferred)

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