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The National University of Singapore (NUS) is a leading university centred in Asia. It is consistently ranked among the top 30 universities in the world and top two in Asia. Social Work is one of the oldest Departments in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), which hosts 16 Departments covering a wide range of academic programmes in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Asian Studies and Language Studies. In this multi-disciplinary setting in Singapore’s flagship university, the Department of Social Work offers ample opportunities for cutting-edge curriculum and research initiatives on contemporary social work and social development. The Department has a strong focus on practice and practice-based research. It produces graduates who rise to be leaders in social services and social policy. The Department also values expertise in inter-professional education/practice.

The Department seeks faculty members who have expertise in one or some of the following areas: Social Work with vulnerable children, youths and adults; disability; ageing; social policy; group and community work; human service planning and administration; and inter-professional practice. The staff team is keen to attract those who are interested in developing expertise in practice frameworks and policies relevant to the Asian region, and in client/service user involvement.

We invite applications for Professor/Associate Professor with the possibility to assume Headship of the Department in future.

Applicants for the positions must:

1. Have a PhD in Social Work or a PhD in a related field with a Masters or Bachelor in Social Work;
2. Have strong research and publications;
3. Demonstrate an interest and ability to teach courses on community work and policies as well as contribute to research and scholarship;
4. Have recorded good leadership;
5. Applicants with a minimum of 5 years of practice experience after a Bachelor’s degree (BSW) or Master’s degree (MSW) in Social Work will be particularly welcome.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, including housing and travel benefits.

Evaluation of applications will continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit your full application through the CHRS Link:

• Full curriculum vitae detailing your academic history i.e. degrees obtained, scholarships and awards, postdoctoral and clinical/residency training (where applicable), and other study and research opportunities, employment history (academic and non-academic positions), all PhD and postdoctoral supervisors or any other senior authors with close and regular collaborations (full name and institution) should be listed, grants, invited talks.
• Teaching statement (max 3 pages).
• Research statement (max of 3 pages).
• Practice statement (max of 3 pages).
• Complete list of publications.
• Citation and impact analysis of research output (excluding self-citations and in the case of co-authored work, cross-citations, highlight papers with the highest citation counts, and creative works with high impact).
• Five key publications.
• Student feedback.
• A list of six proposed external reviewers.

and arrange for at least three academic letters of reference to be sent directly to the e-mail address:

Please send in your enquiries to Ms Wendy Lim at We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Local Address:

Department of Social Work
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
National University of Singapore
Block AS3, Level 4, 3 Arts Link, Singapore 117570
Website:

At NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students is one of our utmost priorities and COVID-vaccination supports our commitment to ensure the safety of our community and to make NUS as safe and welcoming as possible. Many of our roles require a significant amount of physical interactions with student/staff/public members. Even for job roles that can be performed remotely, there will be instances where on-campus presence is required. With effect from 15 January 2022, based on Singapore’s legal requirements, unvaccinated workers will not be able to work at the NUS premises. As such, we regret to inform that job applicants need to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated for successful employment with NUS.

Job Description:

• Responsible for supporting Medical Social Workers (MSW) team in direct patient work, administrative work and general duties
• Manage routine cases assigned by MSWs independently
• Provide training for new social work and administrative assistants
• Conduct financial assessment on eligibility of applicants for the various financial schemes
• Conduct field visits and facilitate discharges by accompanying patients home or to social service organizations
• Able to independently take on inpatient and outpatient casework, doing follow up work for discharged patients and networking with community services to facilitate seamless care

Job Requirements:

• Diploma with minimum 1 year of experience in social service agency
• Certificate in basic counselling skills or related skills will be added advantage

Job Description:

• Responsible for supporting Medical Social Workers (MSW) team in direct patient work, administrative work, and general duties.
• Manage routine cases assigned by MSWs independently.
• Provide training for new social work and administrative assistants.
• Conduct financial assessment on eligibility of applicants for various financial schemes.
• Conduct field visits and facilitate discharges by accompanying patients home or to social service organizations.
• Able to independently take on inpatient and outpatient casework, doing follow-up work for discharged patients and networking with community services to facilitate seamless care.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma with a minimum of 1 year of experience in a social service agency.
• Certificate in basic counselling skills or related skills will be an added advantage.

Institution: National University Hospital

Job Description:

The Challenges

You will be working in a fast-paced environment with a team of helping professionals. You are required to assist the Medical Social Work team in casework, programs, and administrative support.

1. Direct work with patients including intake interviews, financial assessment and assistance, initial family assessment for care arrangement cases, home/agency visits.
2. Provide support to patients and their family members at the reception counter and through enquiry lines. Provide information and liaise with relevant MSWs to facilitate effective delivery of MSW services.
3. Process Medifund applications and submissions at CMMAS, to ensure quality and compliance.
4. Follow up on the utilization and disbursement of various applications of funds.
5. Monthly and quarterly reporting.
6. Keep track of departmental funds.
7. Process Medifund submissions and assure quality and compliance to criteria of Medifund applications of MSWs outside the department.

Job Requirements:

The Requirements

1. Diploma
2. Service-oriented and customer-focused
3. Good communication and interpersonal skills
4. Experience in related job scope will be an advantage

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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About Us

Montfort Care is a vibrant workplace with a supportive culture where collaboration and camaraderie thrive. Our teams are highly cooperative, and colleagues genuinely care for each other. We celebrate diversity and innovation, united by our three core values: Dare to be Different, Teamwork, and CHIONG!

Expect a dynamic and fast-paced environment, as we are in an exciting phase of growth. Success here requires adaptability, agility, and the ability to navigate complexity. Our people stay with us because they find a strong sense of purpose and community, enjoying the opportunity to make a tangible difference in people's lives.

We offer a flexible work environment that values the importance of personal and professional growth. With plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and development, Montfort Care is an ideal place for those who want to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful change.

Join us to be part of an amazing team that's dedicated to making a difference and having fun while doing that!

Job Description

The Social Work Associate (SWA) assists in providing interventions and programmes, performing community development work, and upholding professionalism in social work. The SWA also helps coordinate casework, group work, and community development activities and programmes; supports community events and performs administrative tasks. The individual also works as part of a collaborative team with other agencies and ministries in the course of their work.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating casework, groupwork, and community development activities and programmes, supporting community events, and performing administrative functions
• Support the planning and implementation of programmes at the centre
• Assist in providing interventions and evaluations for programmes conducted
• Support community outreach activities and group work

Qualification & Skills

Possess a Diploma in Social Work or other relevant qualifications from an accredited institution. Other disciplines can be considered.

Other Information

Relevant Experience:

• 1-2 years prior experience in Social Service Sector
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

Competencies

• People-oriented and good interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Keen interest in keeping up with evolving digital trends
• Analytical ability & problem-solving skills to analyze information quickly and accurately, and formulate decisions and make recommendations
• Committed and can-do attitude
• Effective report writing skills
• Team Player
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Non-profit Organizations

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is a leading university centred in Asia. It is consistently ranked among the top 30 universities in the world and top two in Asia. Social Work is one of the oldest Departments in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), which hosts 16 Departments covering a wide range of academic programmes in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Asian Studies and Language Studies. In this multi-disciplinary setting in Singapore’s flagship university, the Department of Social Work offers ample opportunities for cutting-edge curriculum and research initiatives on contemporary social work and social development. The Department has a strong focus on practice and practice-based research. It produces graduates who rise to be leaders in social services and social policy. The Department also values expertise in inter-professional education/practice.

The Department seeks faculty members who have expertise in one or some of the following areas: Social Work with vulnerable children, youths and adults; disability; ageing; social policy; group and community work; human service planning and administration; and inter-professional practice. The staff team is keen to attract those who are interested in developing expertise in practice frameworks and policies relevant to the Asian region, and in client/service user involvement.

We invite applications for Professor/Associate Professor with the possibility to assume Headship of the Department in future.

Applicants for the positions must:

• Have a PhD in Social Work or a PhD in a related field with a Masters or Bachelor in Social Work;
• Have strong research and publications;
• Demonstrate an interest and ability to teach courses on community work and policies as well as contribute to research and scholarship;
• Have recorded good leadership;
• Applicants with a minimum of 5 years of practice experience after a Bachelor’s degree (BSW) or Master’s degree (MSW) in Social Work will be particularly welcome.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, including housing and travel benefits.

Evaluation of applications will continue until the vacancy is filled.

Application

Please submit your full application through the CHRS Link:

• Full curriculum vitae detailing your academic history i.e. degrees obtained, scholarships and awards, postdoctoral and clinical/residency training (where applicable), and other study and research opportunities, employment history (academic and non-academic positions), all PhD and postdoctoral supervisors or any other senior authors with close and regular collaborations (full name and institution) should be listed, grants, invited talks.
• Teaching statement (max 3 pages).
• Research statement (max of 3 pages).
• Practice statement (max of 3 pages).
• Complete list of publications.
• Citation and impact analysis of research output (excluding self-citations and in the case of co-authored work, cross-citations, highlight papers with the highest citation counts, and creative works with high impact).
• Five key publications.
• Student feedback.
• A list of six proposed external reviewers.

and arrange for at least three academic letters of reference to be sent directly to the e-mail address:

Please send in your enquiries to Ms Wendy Lim at We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Local Address:

Department of Social Work
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
National University of Singapore
Block AS3, Level 4, 3 Arts Link, Singapore 117570
Website:

More Information

At NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students is one of our utmost priorities and COVID-vaccination supports our commitment to ensure the safety of our community and to make NUS as safe and welcoming as possible. Many of our roles require a significant amount of physical interactions with student/staff/public members. Even for job roles that can be performed remotely, there will be instances where on-campus presence is required. With effect from 15 January 2022, based on Singapore’s legal requirements, unvaccinated workers will not be able to work at the NUS premises. As such, we regret to inform that job applicants need to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated for successful employment with NUS.

Job Description:

• Participate in social work practice across disciplines
• Support in building rapport and professional relationships with clients and significant other
• Conduct casework
• Support needs and intake assessments such as conducting Means Testing, financial assessments, conducting home visits, etc.
• Provide support to Social Workers on case and care planning and interventions
• Conduct and prepare social report to apply for financial aids and apply necessary financial schemes to help
• Prepare case notes and documents
• Support the evaluation of group work intervention processes and outcomes
• Perform community development work
• Support conduct environmental scans and community needs assessments

Job Requirements:

• Min Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work) or Social Services
• Able to start work immediately or within a short notice

Interested candidates do attach your resume to

Attn: Wendy Khoo Hui Wen (R1761665)

Recruit Express Pte Ltd (99C4599)

The purpose of this role is to engage in social work practice across various disciplines, fostering strong professional relationships with clients and significant others. Key responsibilities include conducting casework, supporting needs assessments, and providing guidance to social workers on case planning.

• Carry out home visits and environmental scans to identify community needs
• Evaluate group work intervention processes and assess outcomes
• Prepare social reports and documents for financial assistance applications
• Engage in community development work and establish partnerships with local organizations

• Post-secondary education in Social Sciences or Social Services
• Able to start work immediately or within a short period

Position Overview

At Kampong Kapor Community Services (KKCS), we believe in journeying alongside individuals and families, recognizing their strengths and supporting them in building better lives. The Social Work Associate plays a key role in supporting the delivery of programmes that empower families, nurture children, and build strong community ties.

You will work closely with colleagues, volunteers, and partners to ensure smooth and effective implementation of programmes, providing logistical, administrative, and engagement support. With a collaborative spirit and a heart for people, you will contribute to creating a warm and inclusive environment where families can thrive. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, relational, and committed to supporting community-based, evidence-informed initiatives that make a meaningful difference.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Programme Planning and Implementation

1.1. Support in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned programmes.

1.2. Assist in the planning and running of key activities such as family workshops, graduation etc.

1.3. Implement the planned activities under supervision.

1.4. Administer relevant evaluation tools as directed.

1.5. Support timely and accurate documentation in the programmes.

2. Volunteer Engagement and Coordination

2.1. Assist in the recruitment and screening of volunteers to ensure suitability for the programme.

2.2. Engage, motivate and build rapport with volunteers to foster commitment and ownership.

2.3. Match volunteers appropriately to roles based on their strengths and availability.

2.4. Coordinate and support volunteers during sessions and events.

2.5. Maintain regular communication with volunteers and gather feedback to improve volunteer experience.

3. Logistics and Administration

3.1. Oversee and coordinate logistical needs for programmes (e.g. venue booking, materials preparation, refreshments).

3.2. Track and monitor attendance of children, caregivers, and volunteers, highlighting any patterns or issues proactively.

3.3. Facilitate the use of a shared communication platform (e.g. Padlet, Trello, or similar) to support collaboration among staff, volunteers, and caregivers.

3.4. Provide logistical and on-site support for programme delivery, including child-minding during home visits or workshops when needed.

4. Publicity and Communications

4.1. Develop and maintain programme collaterals for publicity and outreach (e.g. posters, social media content, flyers).

4.2. Support communication and outreach to the relevant parties in the interest of the programme.

5. Partnership and Stakeholder Support

5.1. Support as a liaison between programme and related partners, ensuring partnerships are aligned with the goals of the programmes.

5.2. Relate and work with partners and stakeholders in accordance with the value of the organisation.

5.3. Representing the needs of clients in working with partners when planning and implementing services.

5.4. Assist in identifying and supporting the documentation of stories of interest in the programme activities and work with KKCS partnerships liaison to update internal and external communication platforms where relevant.

6. Other Duties

6.1. Fulfill any additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Executive Director (ED) and Programme Head.