Job description

Job Title: Coach (Social Service Assistant)

Reports to: Supervisor

Chen Su Lan Methodist Children’s Home (CSLMCH) is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families in need. Our mission is to foster healing, growth, and self-reliance within our community, emphasizing family reunification and improved psycho-social well-being.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive pay: Motivating financial package and regular bonuses.
• Competitive benefits and wellness package
• Career growth and Development
• Support Work Life Balance
• And so much more

About the role:

We’re looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Coach (Social Service Assistant) in our Small Group Care (SGC) programme. At SGC, we provide trauma-informed care in a safe, nurturing environment to help Children and Young Persons (CYPs) heal, grow, and thrive. As a Coach, you’ll play a vital role in our clients’ daily lives and recovery journeys.

Responsibilities:

• Build strong, nurturing relationships with and provide individualised support to 1–2 assigned children,
• Help implement therapeutic plans and behavioural strategies (e.g., Positive Behavioural Plans, Occupational Therapy approaches),
• Supervise daily routines, meals, school transitions, and structured activities,
• Conduct weekly one-on-one therapeutic sessions,
• Support behavioural modification and trauma recovery,
• Collaborate with social workers, psychologists, and supervisors to track progress and plan interventions,
• Communicate with stakeholders such as schools, families to assist with schoolwork and care arrangements,
• Plan and run educational programmes to meet resident’s needs,
• Support volunteer recruitment, scheduling, and external partnerships,
• Complete documentation and ensure continuity of care between shifts

Work Schedule: 5-day work week (8am–6pm or 1pm–10pm); with one weekday off and Sunday rest day

Requirements:

Technical Competencies:

• Minimum GCE “O” Level or equivalent

• Proficiency in English is required. Ability to communicate in additional languages or dialects is an advantage to support the communication needs of children and families from diverse backgrounds

Core Competencies:

• Experience working with children with trauma and behavioural challenges
• Passionate about working with children
• Patient, compassionate, and a strong team player
• Positive and independent with excellent interpersonal skills
• Committed to ethics, child safety, and long-term change

Preferred Achievements & Characteristics:

• Able to supervise and manage small groups of children
• Skilled in programme planning and activity execution
• First-aid trained and able to respond to emergencies
• Able to empathise and connect with children from diverse backgrounds

What are you waiting for:

Apply now and join us today with a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. You’ll have the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives, collaborate with passionate colleagues, and contribute to meaningful community-driven solutions. We work closely with community partners to bring holistic support and care to the children and families. Together we make a difference on the lives of the children in the Home. Together We Nurture Every Child and Family to Shine.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested applicants may send their CV via this portal OR to hr@cslmch.org.sg. (You only need to choose one of these channels to submit your CV.)