Social Worker (Family Support Services)

Social Worker (Family Support Services)

The Eurasian Association (EA) is a community-based self-help group dedicated to strengthening the well-being ofthe Eurasian community through programmes and services that support families, education, heritage and community development.

We are seeking a committed and professionally competent Social Worker to support EA's Family Support Services. The successful candidate will work closely with the Family Support Services Sub-Committee, community partners and volunteers to develop and deliver casework, counselling, outreach and family support interventions that strengthen resilience, promote self-reliance and improve social outcomes within the Eurasian community.

Key Responsibilities

• Advance EA’s Family Support Services through quality casework, proactive community outreach, family support programmes and initiatives.

• Assess referral cases to determine their suitability for intake and establish professional relationships with clients, their families, caregivers and other relevant support networks.

• Conduct comprehensive needs and intake assessments by identifying clients' presenting issues, strengths, risks and available support to determine appropriate interventions.

• Develop, implement and regularly review intervention plans, providing casework support, counselling and crisis intervention, where required.

• Engage clients through a range of methods, including home visits, face-to-face interviews, telephone and virtual sessions, to assess needs, deliver interventions and monitor progress.

• Facilitate clients' access to community resources, financial assistance and other support services to enhance their well-being.

• Foster collaborative partnerships with government agencies, social service organisations, schools and community stakeholders to coordinate services and achieve positive out comes for clients.

• Prepare and maintain timely, accurate and confidential case records, reports and documentation in accordance with organisational policies, standard operating procedures and professional standards.

• Plan and facilitate family support programmes, workshops and community outreach initiatives that strengthen families, build resilience and support vulnerable individuals within the Eurasian community.

• Contribute to service planning, programme development and evaluation by keeping abreast of emerging community needs and evidence-based social work practices to enhance service delivery.

Requirements

• At least a Degree or Graduate Diploma in Social Work from a recognised institution.

• Preferably with a year of relevant experience in family services, casework or community-based social work. Relevant accreditation is an advantage. Recent graduates are welcome to apply.

• Strong assessment, counselling, case management and report writing skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Willingness to conduct home visits and evening or weekend work when required.

• Passion for serving individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.

If you are passionate about empowering individuals and strengthening families, we invite you to join us in building a caring, resilient and inclusive community.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume to [email protected] by 11 September.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.