Professionalisation Package for Social Workers
 
Professional and Leadership Development Scheme For Social Workers In The Social Service Sector
 
Purpose

The Professional & Leadership Development Scheme (PLDS) aims to develop talented social workers with leadership potential.

The scheme gives VWOs the opportunity for succession planning and enhances career development plans for your high potential staff at no cost.

 
Components of the Scheme
PLDS consist of 2 development components, namely Professional training and Leadership training. Details of the two development components are depicted below.
Duration Training Training Institution
12 weeks

Professional Training – focuses on the macro aspects of running a professional service

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Upon completion of these two modules, the students will be awarded a Graduate Certificate in Social Work from Monash University and they can use the credit points for entry into the Masters in Social Work offered by Monash

 Monash University
4 weeks

Leadership Training – covers 4 key areas, namely:

  1. Governance & Policy Trends in Singapore & East Asia: Understanding and working effectively in the new context.
  2. Organisational Development: Building robust organisational capacities for service delivery
  3. Dynamic Leadership Training; Becoming a more effective manager and leader
  4. Team Presentation and Analysis: Formulating potential solutions towards effective management and problem solving.
 The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Social workers who are trained under the scheme will serve a bond with your organisation for up to 2 years.
 
Value of the Award
The Professional & Leadership Development scheme together with the salary support is a sponsorship package worth S$35,000.
 
Eligibility
Nominees must have:
  • served in the social service sector for more than three years;
  • proven their professional competence and shown potential for leadership;
  • have recognized social work qualifications accepted by the Singapore Association of Social Workers.
 
Application

All applicants must be submitted through VWO employers.

All applications must be made on the prescribed application form and submitted to the address listed below by 16th May 2008 (extended).

Sector Manpower Planning Department
c/o National Council of Social Service
Ulu Pandan Community Building
170 Ghim Moh Road #01-02
Singapore 279621

Application forms must be duly completed and supported with relevant documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications will be evaluated by a Selection Committee. Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome two months after the closing of application. The decision of the panel will be final.
 
Contact Us
For enquires, please contact:
Ms Shangeetha Kuruthevan
Email: shangeetha_kuruthevan@ncss.gov.sg
 
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