Senior Social Worker (CREST), Team Lead - #1096442

About the Role

You will be part of our community outreach team, also known as Community Resource, Engagement & Support Team (CREST), focusing on raising public awareness of mental health conditions and dementia, early recognition of at-risk individuals, providing emotional support to individuals and their caregivers and link individuals to relevant health and social care services where necessary.

• Lead conceptualizing, planning and implementation of CREST services in Toa Payoh (individual, group and community-based)
• Lead multi-disciplinary case conference as part of intervention process. To guide junior workers in facilitating case conferences of a similar nature
• Manage and supervise staff in provision of CREST services
• Conduct coaching and performance management review with staff
• Mentor, coach and lead staff in their practice and competency development
• Contribute to the Integrated Case Management Core Team in service planning and development
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders to provide continuum of care, community mental health support and partnerships for social-health integration.

Qualifications

Bachelor or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Requirements:

• Passion for mental health and/or seniors work
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience with good knowledge in area of community mental health and have experience in conducting group and community based programmes
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• High proficiency in written and spoken English with good facilitation and presentation skills
• Able to speak in Mandarin and/or dialects would be essential for engagement with seniors
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with individuals and systems at multi-levels
• Good analytical and assessment skills
• Team player with an ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisation skills and structured.

Other Information

Thank you for your application. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.