Professionalisation Package for Social Workers
 
Sabbatical Leave Scheme for Social Workers in the Social Service Sector
 
Purpose
The Sabbatical Leave Scheme aims to provide social workers the opportunity to recharge and refresh themselves. The scheme also provides social workers the opportunity to engage in activities for professional advancement.
 
Components of the Scheme
Components Details Bond Duration
Paid Leave 10 weeks of paid leave with salary support up to a maximum of $15,000 during the sabbatical period. 1 year Minimum Service Period*
(MSP)^
Professional Advancement Sponsorship

The sponsorship covers training/activity fees and other approved related expenses, capped at $30,000 per successful applicant or the actual expenditure, whichever lower.

Below $10,000 1 year MSP
Between $10,000 to $30,000 1 year bond#
^ Minimum Service Period (MSP) is a non-contractual agreement to serve the service period within the current organisation.
* Can be served concurrently with the MSP or bond for the Professional Advancement Sponsorship of below $10,000.
# For sponsorship amount of between $10,000 to $30,000, the bond period will commence upon completion of the professional advancement component. Social workers participating in this scheme might also be called upon to assume duty as mentor to junior social workers during their MSP or bond period, should the need arise.
 
Value of the Award
The Paid Leave and Professional Advancement sponsorship package is worth $45,000.
 
Eligibility Criteria


Application

Application is now closed for the scheme. The next application is commencing in mid-September 2010.

Application Schedule

Leave Period

Application Opening Date

Submission Closing Date

Results

1st window

August 2010 to January 2011

1 April 2010

31 May 2010

July 2010

2nd window

February 2011 to July 2011

Mid-September 2010

31 October 2010

December 2010

Applicants are advised to discuss their proposed sabbatical plans with their current employer (VWO). All applications must be submitted through the employers (VWOs), using the prescribed application form, to the following address:

The Sabbatical Leave 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.

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.

 
Requirements

Upon return from the sabbatical leave, successful applicants will be required to serve their MSP and/or bond in their organisation. They will also need to conduct a sharing session within their organisation and submit a written report to their employer and the Sabbatical Leave Scheme Secretariat .

 
Contact Us

For enquiries, please contact:

Ms Denise Ong
Email: denise_ong@ncss.gov.sg

 

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