Social Worker (CREST)

Social Worker (CREST)

REACH Community Services

The Community Resource, Engagement and Support Team (CREST) serves as a first point ofcontact for mental health support in the community. Through outreach, early identification and care coordination, CREST connects individuals experiencing or at risk of mental health conditions and dementia, as well as their caregivers, to appropriate support and resources.

The Social Worker (CREST) conducts community outreach, provides assessment and case management, and connects clients and caregivers to appropriate support. Join us in promoting mental wellness, strengthening caregiver support and building a more inclusive, dementia-friendly community.

KeyResponsibilities

• Community Outreach & Engagement: Plan and conduct outreach activities to raise awareness of mental health and dementia, promote early identification and engage community partners.
• Assessment & Case Management: Assess clients’ needs, provide basic emotional support, coordinate care and facilitate referrals to appropriate services, ensuring continuity of support.
• Programme Development: Organise cognitive stimulation activities, mental health and dementia screening initiatives, and community programmes to support early intervention.
• Caregiver Support: Maintain the Caregiver Support NetworK (CSN), support caregiver group sessions and contribute to dementia-friendly community initiatives.
• Documentation & Administration: Maintain accurate client records, programme data and reports in accordance with CREST requirements and data protection guidelines.
• Collaboration & Development: Work with community partners and stakeholders, participate in relevant training and supervision, and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree or Graduate Diploma in Social Work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage individuals, caregivers and community partners.
• Proficiency in English and a second language to support engagement with diverse communities. Ability to speak dialects is an advantage.
• A collaborative, proactive and self-motivated approach, with a genuine interest in mental health, dementia care and community work.
• Salary commensuates with experience.

Be part of a team that brings mental health support closer to the community.