FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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General

We're a group of like-minded individuals, who share a vision of empowering everyone to live with dignity. Together, we make lives count as one Social Service Tribe with over 20,000 professionals and 500 agencies, serving in five key social service areas.
NCSS's role is in activating recruitment campaigns to educate and inform the public, so that they may choose a career in social service.

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The social service sector offers over 30 job roles available across five key social service areas.

Find our more on the available career options.
Every day, social service professionals go to work not just to do our jobs, but to do good as well. By supporting others, we drive positive change and empower those in our community to lead their lives with dignity.
 
There are diverse career opportunities in the social service sector and the five key social service areas that we serve in: 
  • Disabilities & Special Needs
  • Children & Youth
  • Mental Health
  • Seniors
  • Families 
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Relevant skills and educational qualifications are required for each job role. For more details, read more on Careers in the Social Service Tribe.
The social service sector looks out for candidates who possess:
  • Relevant skills and educational qualifications.
  • The right values, namely: compassion, integrity, resilience, client-centricity, and passion for service.
  • As well as experience in the sector, for example as a volunteer.
If you believe you’re the right ‘fit’ for our Tribe, join us now!
You can find the list of available job roles and apply.
 
You can also learn more about the job roles.
Yes, you may. All job applications received by NCSS via the jobs portal are sent directly to employers in the social service sector. 
 
Find the list of available job roles.
For a list of available jobs, check out the job portal.

If you would like to seek career advice or employment assistance, please visit  WSG Careers Connect Centres or call WSG at 68835885, or NTUC’s e2i Centres’ hotline at 64740606.
Starting salaries vary across vocations and agencies.
 
For more information, please refer to the NCSS Sector Salary Guidelines.
Yes, scholarships are available through NCSS for outstanding individuals with strong leadership qualities, as well as the interest and commitment to work in the social service sector.
 
Scholarships and awards are available to people new to the social service sector and social service professionals. Scholars must possess strong leadership qualities, as well as the interest and commitment to work in the social service sector.
 
Learn more about scholarships.