I'm interested in a career in
I'm interested in a career in
Social Work
As a Social Work professional, you apply your skills in community development and intervention to uplift the lives of individuals in need. Your work centres around programmes that are empowering and rehabilitative. Along with your team, you strive to bridge social gaps, fostering a community in which everyone has an equal chance to succeed in life.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage and assess service users to understand their needs and level of functioning.
- Work with them to set goals and develop case plans to address concerns.
- Implement, review and modify case plans.
- Facilitate access to resources.
- Maintain and submit social reports.
- Reach out to individuals or targeted groups who may benefit from programmes.
Education Requirements
| To be a/an | Minimum Requirements | Recommended Programmes | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Worker | • Bachelor in Social Work • Be a registered social worker with the Singapore Work Accreditation and Advisory Board | • NUS’s Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Work • SUSS’s Bachelor of Social Work • NUS’s Graduate Diploma in Social Work • SUSS’s Graduate Diploma in Social Work • Degree from an accredited foreign university | • Professional Conversion Programme for Social Worker (PCPSW) for mid-careerist is available. For more information • Refer to Social Worker Competency Framework |
| Social Work Associate | Diploma | • Nanyang Polytechnic’s Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work) • Social Service Institute’s WSQ Diploma in Social Service | |
| Social Service Assistant | Certificate | • NITEC in Community Care & Social Services NFCSZ • WSQ Certificate in Social Service (Care and Programme) and Bridging Certificate in Social Service |
Career Progression
Possible Workplaces
- Children & Youth Agencies
- Children & Young Persons Residential Care Homes
- Early Intervention Centres
- Family Service Centres
- Hospitals
- Senior Activity Centres
- Senior Citizens Homes
- Special Education Schools
- Special Needs Centres
Here's how you can get started
Career Conversion Programme
This programme equips you with the skills and knowledge to become a qualified social service professional in social work, physiotherapy, speech-language therapy, or as an Early Intervention teacher.
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Tribe Experience for Students
Explore ways to experience how it is like working in social service alongside like-minded professionals
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Training and Development
Whether you’re in social service, a new entrant or mid-careerist, training programmes and grants are available to equip you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in the social service sector.
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Volunteering Opportunities
Gain exposure to social service, and start acquiring the skills to work effectively with people who have different needs and abilities.
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