COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1978 as Singapore's first family service centre, Allkin Singapore is a community-centric social service agency that believes everyone has the potential to create positive change, regardless of age, race, or background.
Through our service offerings, strategic partnerships, and community initiatives, we unlock opportunities for vulnerable individuals and families to overcome life's challenges, build a brighter future, and inspire others to do the same.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant Social Worker / Counsellor will support the delivery of Families for Life @ Community services, with a focus on strengthening family relationships through preventive and upstream work with parents, grandparents, couples, and community partners.
Key responsibilities would include but are not limited to the following:
- Plan and deliver family life education talks, workshops, and group programmes for parents, grandparents, couples, and families.
- Support outreach and engagement efforts with key stakeholders, including schools, educators, community partners, religious organisations, and other agencies, to promote family life education and strengthen community partnerships.
- Lead the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of family-related programmes and initiatives.
- Provide guidance and supervision to junior workers in programme preparation, delivery, and documentation.
- Contribute to clinical and practice competency development within the team, including case discussions and capability-building efforts.
- Support organisational projects and service development initiatives aligned with programme priorities.
- Maintain accurate programme records, reports, and evaluation data for monitoring and service improvement.
- Work flexible hours when required, including evenings and weekends.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in Social Work, Counselling, or a related discipline; Registered Social Worker or Counsellor preferred
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in family life education, parenting/marital work, counselling, groupwork, or programme development
- Confident in facilitating seminars, workshops, and group sessions for adult participants.
- Experienced in programme planning, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation; prior supervisory experience is an advantage.
- Trained or accredited in relevant programmes (e.g. Triple P, Signposts, Purposeful Play, Prepare/Enrich); Applicants without these certifications should be open to attending relevant training.
- Proficiency in English as programmes will be conducted in English
- Strong interpersonal, facilitation, writing, and organisational skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Passionate about supporting families — parents, grandparents, couples, and caregivers.
OTHER INFORMATION
Liberte HR Services Pte Ltd is the designated recruitment partner for Allkin Singapore. As part of the hiring process, you may receive communication from them regarding this opportunity.
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Allkin Singapore Ltd
