| Professionalisation Package for Social Workers |
The Professional & Leadership Development Scheme (PLDS) aims to develop promising social workers with leadership potential.
The scheme gives VWOs the opportunity for succession planning and enhances their career development plans for staff with potential.
The PLDS has two development components, namely Professional Training and Leadership Training. Details of the two development components are depicted below.
| Duration | Tentative Training Commencement Date | Training | Training Institution |
13 weeks |
February 2011 |
Professional Training – focuses on the macro aspects of running a professional service Social Work Research This module will help the participants to examine issues that require attention and determine the need for a service from an evidence-based approach. Programme Planning and Evaluation This module examines how one can determine if a service provided meets the client’s needs and achieves the desired social outcome. Participants will be awarded a Graduate Certificate in Social Work from Monash University upon successful completion of these two modules.
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Monash University |
3 weeks |
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Leadership Training – covers 4 key areas, namely: Governance & Policy Trends in Singapore & East Asia Understanding and working effectively in the new context Organisational Development : Building robust organisational capacities for service delivery Dynamic Leadership Training: Becoming a more effective manager and leader Team Presentation and Analysis : Formulating potential solutions towards effective management and problem solving Participants will receive a Certificate in Executive Leadership Development, jointly awarded by NUS-LKYSPP and SSTI, upon successful completion of the programme.
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The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy |
Social workers who are trained under the scheme will serve a bond with their organisation for up to 2 years. During the bond period, they might also be called upon to assume duty as mentor to junior social workers, should the need arise.
- served in the social service sector for at least three years;
- proven their professional competence and shown potential for leadership;
- have recognised social work qualifications accepted by the Singapore Association of Social Workers.
Application opens in April 2010. All applications must be submitted through the employer (VWO), using the prescribed application form, to the following address:
The Professional & Leadership Development Scheme Secretariat
Manpower Capacity & Capability Department
National Council of Social Service
Ulu Pandan Community Building
170 Ghim Moh Road #01-02
Singapore 279621
Attached is a sample of an application for reference.
Application forms must be duly completed and supported with relevant documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications will be evaluated by the Selection Panel and successful applicants will be notified of the outcome two months after the close of application. The decision of the panel is final.
For enquires, please contact:
Ms Jacinta Lee
Email: jacinta_lee@ncss.gov.sg
Ms Shangeetha Kuruthevan
Email:shangeetha_kuruthevan@ncss.gov.sg
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