Social Worker / Social Work Executive (Project JOI) - One Year Contract
Overview
Project JOI (Journey of Integration) builds on the success of Heads-Upp, a pioneering social-health integration initiative that has demonstrated the impact of bringing healthcare and social support together for young children and families.
As the next phase of this work, Project JOI expands this integration across social, health, and early childhood systems, and brings the model into a new region in the North-East, in partnership with healthcare and early childhood providers. This role sits at the heart of that integration.
As a Social Health Worker / Integrated Care Practitioner, you will work with families not just at the level of individual needs, but across the parent-child relationship, family environment, and preschool setting. You will partner closely with healthcare professionals, educators, and community services to deliver coordinated, family-centred care.
This is a 2–3 year pilot role for those who are keen to be part of building and shaping an emerging model of care—where your work contributes directly to how integrated, preventive support for children and families is designed and delivered in Singapore.
Integrated Care Practitioner (Social-Health) Job responsibilities:
- Understand the Whole Child and Family Context: Engage families through home visits and other touchpoints, conducting holistic assessments that consider child development, caregiver wellbeing, family dynamics, and environmental factors.
- Develop and Implement Integrated Care Plans: Design and carry out child- and family-centred care plans that integrate social support, developmental guidance, and health-promoting strategies.
- Coordinate Across Systems and Enable Access: Work closely with multidisciplinary partners—including healthcare teams, early childhood educators, allied health professionals, and community agencies—to align interventions, facilitate warm referrals, and support families in navigating services.
- Build Caregiver Capability and Confidence: Provide psychoeducation, coaching, and practical support to strengthen parenting skills, responsive caregiving, and health-promoting routines.
- Safeguard Well-Being: Monitor risks and respond to emerging concerns, while maintaining accurate documentation.
- Contribute to Programme Learning: Implement and support programme evaluation, learning, and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
Candidates with no experience but with relevant qualification will be considered and relevant training, internships, or practicum experience in social services, early childhood, healthcare or community-based settings will be an advantage.
Thank you for your interest and application. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified for interview. If you need assistance, contact our talent acquisition team at joinus@carecorner.org.sg.
