Viriya Community Services is seeking an Assistant Senior Social Worker to engage in social work practice, conduct casework and groupwork, and oversee junior practitioners. The ideal candidate should have a relevant social work qualification, at least three years of experience in direct social work practice, and one year of supervisory experience
Job Summary
The role involves conducting comprehensive needs assessments and implementing intervention plans for complex cases involving individuals and families with risk concerns.
Candidates will provide supervision to junior practitioners, support staff self-care, and lead responses to crisis situations according to organizational standards.
The position requires leading the development and evaluation of specific programmes targeted at service gaps while engaging with community stakeholders.
Matching Summary
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Viriya Community Services is seeking an Assistant Senior Social Worker to engage in social work practice, conduct casework and groupwork, and oversee junior practitioners. The ideal candidate should have a relevant social work qualification, at least three years of experience in direct social work practice, and one year of supervisory experience.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Conduct needs and intake assessments
Formulate casework intervention plans
Provide case management supervision
Lead crisis response initiatives
Evaluate programme effectiveness
Nice-to-have
Completed Management of Family Violence course
Build professional stakeholder relationships
Implement self-care plans for staff
Participate in environmental scans
Mobilise community resources
Key Requirements
Bachelor/Post Graduate Diploma/Master's Degree in Social Work
Registered Social Worker with SASW preferred
At least 3 years direct social work practice experience