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Job Description

The Social Work Associate works in the field of Social Work. He/She is qualified and trained to assist in providing interventions and programmes, performing community development work and uplifting the professional practice in social work. He assists in coordinating casework, group work and community development activities and programmes, supporting community events and performing administrative functions.

A responsive, adaptable and astute staff, the Social Work Associate works in institutional settings, communities, social service agencies and hospitals. He works as part of a collaborative team with other agencies and ministries in the course of his work.

• Support in building rapport and professional relationships with clients and significant others
• Support needs and intake assessment
• Support case and care planning and goal setting
• Support implementation of case and care plans and interventions
• Support preparation, planning, implementation and evaluation of group work interventions
• Support development, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes
• Support in data collection for research projects
• Support the implementation of standards of care, organisational health policies, procedures and programmes
• Respond to crisis situations based on organisation's standard operating procedures

Qualifications

NYP Diploma in Social Work, NYP Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work), WSQ Diploma in Social Service or SSI Higher Diploma in Social Service

Join to apply for the Social Work Associate role at Montfort Care

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!

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.

• 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

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

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

• 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.

Entry level

Full-time

Other

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:

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 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.

Join to apply for the Social Work Associate role at Montfort Care

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.