Be A Part Of The Epworth Family

One Vision, Diverse Career Paths

Epworth Community Services is a Social Service Agency (SSA) that helps at-risk children and youths from needy and disadvantaged families. We want to create a better world for them so that they can develop their potential. Our work focuses on promoting the mental well-being of children and youths by building strong families and imparting skills for resilient living.

We are a registered charity, a full member of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) and an Institution of a Public Character (IPC).

With a vision to enable Strong Families, Resilient Living, Beautiful Minds. Our work focuses on promoting and supporting the mental well-being of children and youths through building strong families, and by imparting abilities and skills for resilient living.

In Epworth, the diversity of our services provides many opportunities to match your professional and personal aspiration in the social service sector. We believe that people are our greatest asset and every individual has talent and ability that can be developed to their fullest potential.

View career opportunities currently available below:

Head of Home (Therapeutic Group Home)

Duties (not limited to the following) include:
· Provide leadership to develop and maintain capability for the TGH to provide high quality of care to meet the needs of high-need children
· Provide leadership over the day to the day to day operations of the TGH, and ensure that the safety and welfare of the clients are taken care of
· Set and review targets and objectives of the TGH on a regular basis
· Develop and review standard operating procedures (SOP) in compliance with the Ministry and licensing guidelines
· Ensure that all staff are well trained and abide by the TGH’s philosophy, mission, objectives, and operating principles in carrying out their duties
· Ensure that staff resources are adequate and plan staff roster to promote efficient and effective service delivery
· Manage staff-staff and staff-client relationships, and mediate any issues that may come up
· Provide oversight on the progress of intervention and casework to ensure that they are provided to enable timely rehabilitation and progress towards permanency.
· Plan and manage the budget of the TGH, and follow proper accounting principles
· Provide regular updates to MSF on the progress of the clients, as well as operational where relevant

Requirements:
· Minimum degree (preferably in social work or psychology or equivalent qualification) with minimum 5-8 years of relevant working experience
· Demonstrates leadership qualities to lead and build capability of staff
· Strong ability to manage relationships and broker services with multiple stakeholders for TGH
· Vast experience in operational management of a cliential facility
· In-depth professional knowledge and understanding of children with high level of needs
· Alignment of personal values and philosophies to the treatment models for the TGH’s target group
· Demonstrates understanding of trauma, attachment and resilience theory, and child and adolescent development
· Good communication and interpersonal skills – able to relate easily to other people, particularly children, and to form positive working relationships
· Should have appropriate attributes, values and aptitude to manage this profile of clients such as but not limited to the following:
· Have strong emotional attributes and resilience
· Good physical and mental health to handle demanding work in a TGH
· Committed, strong moral standing and integrity
· Able to set clear, consistent and firm boundaries at work

Other Information
· Location of workplace: Sembawang
· Nature of job requires working with primary school boys
· Attractive annual remuneration comprising of fixed and variable bonuses

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Assistant Manager / Senior Community Relations Executive

Overview

The Assistant Manager / Senior Executive of Community Relations plays a pivotal role to strategize, develop, and execute Communications and Partnerships/Events plans for the organisation. This role requires a dynamic individual with a passion for effective communication, strong project management abilities, and the capacity to engage resourcefully with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Job Description

1) Assist the Manager (Community Relations) in the following areas:

Communications
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Strategize with the team in the planning of content for both online and offline communications platforms (e.g., social media, video productions, website, fundraising campaigns, newsletters and collaterals).
· Lead the team in creating content for both online and offline communication/ media plans. (e.g., social media, video productions, website, fundraising campaigns, newsletters and collaterals).
· Collaborate with other departments/teams to engage and strengthen the charity’s branding and marketing for the general public, corporates, volunteers and our beneficiaries.
· Be involved in the organisation’s crisis communications initiatives and plans.

Project Management and Partnerships
· Collaborate with all internal teams and external stakeholders (e.g., corporates, schools, community) to spearhead partnerships projects.
· Establish, implement and manage project management structures and systems for the team, to ensure that events/campaigns are executed successfully.
· Work with the team to develop grant proposals for the organisation.

2) Be involved in projects as directed by Manager (Community Relations) and/or the Executive Director.

Requirements:

· Bachelor in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
· Proven experience in Communications and Events Management. Candidate with managerial experience will be considered for Assistant Manager position.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Excellent attention to detail, organisation and project management skills.
· Proficient in digital communication tools and platforms. Experience in social media analytics is advantageous.
· Possess flair for visual designs, visual storytelling and other creative content creation.
· Skilled in digital platforms such Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, PremierePro) and WordPress is advantageous.
· Team-player who has strong interpersonal and communication skills.
· Strategic-thinker who is resourceful, and able to multitask in a dynamic environment.
· Self-Motivated, proactive and adaptable work attitude.

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Student Care Asst/Supervisor (Full-Time)

Our Student Care Centres provide a caring, conducive and safe environment for children whose parents are unable to look after them during the day because of work commitments. Creating a stable home-away-from-home environment at each centre is important as students can spend their time meaningfully and be positively nurtured in their mental well-being. Such an environment also provides opportunities for the students to develop socially, morally, emotionally and intellectually.

Job Responsibilities

  • Manage the daily operations of the centre
  • Establish and maintain good relations with relevant stakeholders such as school management, parents, external vendors
  • Involve in staff recruitment, training, conflict management, mentoring and welfare management
  • Handle administrative duties – student and staff record, collection of fees, issue receipt and bank in cash/cheque
  • Conduct monthly staff meetings to plan programmes for the centre
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Manager/Department Head

Job Requirements

  • Possess minimum Diploma, with preferably 2 years of supervisory experience (mature candidates are welcome to apply too!)
  • Have interacted with children over the years and love to explore new grounds and experiences with them
  • Possess leadership capability and is able to work independently
  • Able to implement creative ideas and activities; and, stimulating lessons to encourage students’ participation in classroom activities
  • Good organisational and project management skills
  • Responsible, self-motivated, and able to work well in a team setting
  • Passionate about working with children to provide an environment of care in an after-school care environment

Other Information

  • Location of workplace: Newton (10minutes walk away from MRT station)
  • Working hours: Monday to Friday – 10:30am to 7pm (not required to work on weekends)
  • Attractive remuneration package which comprises of fixed and variable bonuses

If you want to join us in making a difference in the lives of children and youths, do submit your application, and we will contact you for future opportunities. Your information will be kept in strict confidence.

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Senior Social Worker (Fostering Agency)

Job Scope:

· Oversee casework management and provide supervision, coaching, and feedback to supervisees

· Support clients through the full spectrum of case management, including regular follow-up and communication

· Handle casework and/or counseling

· Conduct office interviews and regular home visits

· Build good rapport with relevant stakeholders and external agencies in order to mobilize resources to meet client’s needs

· Complete assessments and reports and any other administrative requirements related to case management

· Ensure prompt submission of administrative information to stakeholders

Requirements:

· Familiar with parenting/family issues and care of children with social issues

· Trauma-informed and knowledge of attachment issues will be an advantage

· Good report writing skills

· Bilingual, with good communication and interpersonal skills

· Able to multi-task and open to learning

· Responsible, resilient, self-motivated, and a team player

· Able to work during weekends and evenings, when required

Qualifications:

· Degree or graduate diploma in social work or equivalent with 3-5 years of relevant work experience

Other Information:

· Location of workplace: Bukit Batok (5minutes walk away from MRT station)

· Attractive remuneration package which comprises of fixed and variable bonuses

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Senior Social Worker (Center for Positive Recovery)

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Provide case work, counselling and trauma-focused therapy
  • Provide home based counselling
  • Support clients through full spectrum of case management, including regular follow-up and communication
  • Complete assessments and reports and any other administrative requirements related to case management
  • Lead team and developing trauma-related programmes
  • Build good rapport with relevant stakeholders and external agencies in order to mobilise resources to meet client’s needs
  • Provide supervision for social worker
  • Oversee and participate in internal research

Requirements

  • Degree or graduate diploma in social work or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years experience in the social service sector
  • Relevant work experience will be considered
  • At least 2 years of experience providing clinical supervision
  • Familiar with parenting / family issues and care of children with social issues
  • Trauma-informed and knowledge of attachment issues will be an advantage
  • Good report writing skills
  • Bilingual, with good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to multi-task and open to learning
  • Responsible, resilient, self-motivated and a team player
  • Able to work during weekends and evenings, when required

Other Information

  • Location of workplace: Jurong West
  • Attractive annual remuneration comprising of fixed and variable bonuses
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Senior Counsellor (Center for Positive Recovery)

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Provide case work, counselling and trauma-focused therapy
  • Provide home based counselling
  • Support clients through full spectrum of case management, including regular follow-up and communication
  • Complete assessments and reports and any other administrative requirements related to case management
  • Lead team and developing trauma-related programmes
  • Build good rapport with relevant stakeholders and external agencies in order to mobilise resources to meet client’s needs
  • Provide supervision for staff
  • Participate in internal research

Requirements

  • Degree in psychology/counselling or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years experience in the social service sector
  • Relevant work experience will be considered
  • At least 2 years of experience providing clinical supervision
  • Familiar with parenting / family issues and care of children with social issues
  • Trauma-informed and knowledge of attachment issues will be an advantage
  • Good report writing skills
  • Bilingual, with good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to multi-task and open to learning
  • Responsible, resilient, self-motivated and a team player
  • Able to work during weekends and evenings, when required

Other Information

  • Location of workplace: Jurong West
  • Attractive annual remuneration comprising of fixed and variable bonuses
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Senior/Social Worker (Therapeutic Group Home)

Job Description:

Duties (not limited to the following) include:

  • Responsible for providing high quality and effective therapeutic case work services for clients.
  • Ensure that the emotional, social, behavioural, developmental, therapeutic and educational needs of clients are met.
  • Effective use of treatment models and tools, such as, Trauma System Therapy (TST), Positive Behavioural Interventions and Support (PBIS), Structured Decision Making (SDM), Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS).
  • Provide linkage to community resources for clients and their families.
  • Work with MSF Child Protection Officer and external agencies/stakeholders.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to the interdisciplinary team.
  • Provide coaching and training to direct care staff and caregivers/parents.
  • Play an active part in the evaluation of TGH therapeutic models and programmes.
  • Plan, implement and evaluate group work and programmes that will complement the therapeutic goals.
  • Any other adhoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Minimum degree/graduate diploma in Social Work with at least 3 years of related work experience. Candidates with 5 years of work experience, including 2 years of supervising junior social workers is preferred.
  • Good knowledge in working with children and youth, and competency to perform roles of higher responsibilities.
  • Ability to manage issues of complex multi-problems children and families.
  • Good understanding of trauma, attachment and resilience theory, and child and adolescent development.
  • Keen interest to acquire knowledge and skills, and effective use in models and tools.
  • Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Singapore Association of Social Workers or qualify to be accredited as an RSW.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good team player with good collaboration skills.
  • Good report writing skills.

Other Information:

  • Location of workplace: Sembawang.
  • 5 days work week (no shift work required)
  • Nature of job requires working with primary school boys.
  • Attractive annual remuneration comprising of fixed and variable bonuses.
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Residential Care Worker

Job Description:

  • Work with others in a team to provide an environment of safety for children with difficult behaviours in a children’s home.
  • Able to respond calmly to children when they exhibit difficult behaviours.
  • Look after the needs of children (physical & mental wellbeing of children in care).
  • Creating a safe and positive living environment, setting rules for children’s behaviour & providing one to one teaching/coaching on daily living skills.
  • Check on each resident’s needs and progress.
  • Help children form secure attachment bonds with appropriate adults.
  • Provide close supervision to children.
  • Work effectively in a team environment.

Requirements

  • Minimum N levels
  • Must be able to work rotating shifts (day & night), on weekends and public holidays
  • Able to work in an energetic environment with children
  • Experience working with children is an advantage
  • Persistent and active learner
  • Need to have understanding and a non-judging attitude

Other Information

  • Location of workplace: Sembawang
  • Nature of job requires working with primary school boys
  • Attractive annual remuneration comprising of fixed and variable bonuses
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Literacy Intervention Teacher (3 years contract)

The Literacy Intervention Teacher provides literacy intervention to 5 to 12-year old students with learning challenges and disabilities to cope and remain in mainstream schools. This role is for a committed individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Job Description

  • Teach primarily using the Orton-Gillingham approach
  • Tailor individualised educational plan for each student based on his/her learning challenges
  • Prepare appropriate teaching resources and materials
  • Write annual educational progress report for each student
  • Update parents regularly on their children’s progress and to conduct the parent-teacher conference twice a year
  • Plan and execute Kids Club programmes with other colleagues
  • Update the manager and assistant manager on clients’ progress and development
  • Collaborate with colleagues, Psychological Services and schools’ SEN-O on case management
  • Handle students’ administrative matters
  • Any other assigned duties and responsibilities

Job Requirements

  • Sound theoretical understanding of child development
  • Passionate about working with children with learning needs
  • Ability to engage and make strong student connections
  • Good command of the English language, preferably bilingual
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to collaborate with corporate partners, schools and hospitals
  • Degree, preferably in psychology, early childhood education or special needs education
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic IT knowledge and skills
  • Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

Other Information

  • Location of workplace: Bukit Batok (5minutes walk away from MRT station)
  • Attractive remuneration package which comprises of fixed and variable bonuses
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Student Care Teacher (Full-Time / Part-Time)

Our Student Care Centres provide a caring, conducive and safe environment for children whose parents are unable to look after them during the day because of work commitments. Creating a stable home-away-from-home environment at each centre is important as students can spend their time meaningfully and be positively nurtured in their mental well-being. Such an environment also provides opportunities for the students to develop socially, morally, emotionally and intellectually.

Job Responsibilities

  • Ensure students’ welfare and safety are well taken care of at all time
  • Supervise students to ensure completion of homework and that spelling revision is done.
  • Plan and conduct character development programmes and activities to support the holistic development of the children
  • Maintain discipline and classroom management while engaging the children in fun developmental activities and learning lessons
  • Address and counsel student behaviour as needed
  • Responsible for responding to parents’ queries at the centre
  • Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders, including parents and community partners, to help children learn and develop their potential

Job Requirements

  • Possess minimum O Level, with preferably 1 year of relevant work experience (fresh graduates or mature candidates are welcome to apply too!)
  • Have interacted with children over the years and love to explore new grounds and experiences in working with them
  • Able to implement creative ideas, activities, and stimulating lessons to encourage students’ participation in classroom activities
  • Responsible, self-motivated, and able to work well in a team setting
  • Passionate and patient about working with children to provide an environment of care in an after-school care setting

Other Information

  • Location of workplace: Newton (10minutes walk away from MRT station)
  • Working hours: Monday to Friday – 10:30am to 7pm (not required to work on weekends)
  • Flexible work arrangement is available for those who can commit a minimum of 3 working days per week.
  • Attractive remuneration package which comprises of fixed and variable bonuses

If you want to join us in making a difference in the lives of children and youths, do submit your application, and we will contact you for future opportunities. Your information will be kept in strict confidence.

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Temporary Student Care Teacher Assistant

Job Description

  • Responsible for the children’s well-being and safety at all times
  • Assist and guide children with their daily school work.
  • Plan and execute programmes and activities for the children.
  • Maintain discipline and classroom management while engaging the children in fun developmental activities and learning lessons
  • Assist to respond to parents at the centre.

Job requirements

  • Minimum GCE O Level (fresh graduates or students are welcome to apply!)
  • Enjoys working with children aged 6-12 years
  • Passionate and patient about working with Children to provide an environment of care in an after school care setting
  • Team player

Other Information

  • Location of workplace: Newton (10minutes walk away from MRT station)
  • Working hours: Monday to Friday – 12:30pm to 6:30pm (no need to work on weekends)

If you want to join us in making a difference in the lives of children and youths, do submit your application, and we will contact you for future opportunities. Your information will be kept in strict confidence.

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Internship Opportunities

If you are interested in an internship with Epworth Community Services, do drop us your resume at , and indicate the dates of your availability, and we will contact you if there are suitable internship opportunities.