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Featured Awards

Charity Transparency Award – 2023, 2024
Joined the Learning Enterprise Alliance (LEA) network – 2024
NS Mark – 2024
Progressive Wage Mark – 2024
Tripartite Age-Friendly Workplace Practices – 2024
Tripartite Flexible Work Arrangements – 2024
Tripartite Grievance Handling – 2024
Tripartite Recruitment Practices – 2024

One Vision, Diverse Career Paths

Epworth Community Services is a Social Service Agency (SSA) that helps at-risk children and youths from needy and disadvantaged families. We want to create a better world for them so that they can develop their potential. Our work focuses on promoting the mental well-being of children and youths by building strong families and imparting skills for resilient living.

We are a registered charity, a full member of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) and an Institution of a Public Character (IPC).

With a vision to enable Strong Families, Resilient Living, Beautiful Minds. Our work focuses on promoting and supporting the mental well-being of children and youths through building strong families, and by imparting abilities and skills for resilient living.

In Epworth, the diversity of our services provides many opportunities to match your professional and personal aspiration in the social service sector. We believe that people are our greatest asset and every individual has talent and ability that can be developed to their fullest potential.

View career opportunities currently available below:

Assistant Manager, Community Relations

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Partnerships and Fundraising

  • Cultivate and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholder including our internal programme managers, board/sub-comm, foundations, corporates, government agencies, schools and interest groups.
  • Identify and pursue collaboration and partnership opportunities for the organisation.
  • Oversee and strategise the process of acquiring, managing and engaging donors and donations.
  • Lead the team to plan, coordinate, and execute special events, fundraisers, and community activities, spanning from online campaigns to gala events.
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to source and apply for grant opportunities to secure funding for the charity’s programmes and services.

Media and Communications

  • Responsible for all corporate communication, branding and marketing efforts, ensuring that it aligns with the vision and mission of Epworth.
  • Lead the team in all online and offline communications of Epworth, including content development and managing multiple communication channels, including newsletter, annual report, website and social media.
  • Be involved in the organisation’s crisis communications initiatives and plans.

Volunteer Management

  • Oversee the work of recruitment, training, placement, and retention of volunteers.
  • Develop and oversee implementation of volunteer programmes that align with the organization’s goals and mission, ensuring a positive experience for both volunteers and the communities Epworth serves.

Job Requirements

  • Degree in Marketing/ Communications or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience
  • Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proficient in relevant digital communication tools and platforms.
  • Strong interpersonal and networking skills, resourceful, adaptable, highly motivated, creative and positive
  • Strong project/event management and facilitation skills, able to establish effective structures and systems
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Required to work on weekends/ evenings occasionally
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Community Relations Senior Executive/Executive (Fundraising)

Job Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Execution

  • Develop and implement fundraising strategies to meet revenue targets.
  • Manage donor engagement initiatives, including donor stewardship and recognition programmes.
  • Assess and refine fundraising strategies based on data-driven insights and industry trends.
  • Plan and execute fundraising campaigns, appeals, and events.

Donor Engagement & Relationship Management

  • Manage donors’ database and fundraising reports
  • Maintain accurate fundraising records and prepare regular reports for meeting and management.
  • Build and develop relationships with new or existing donors, sponsors, volunteers, foundations, and grant-makers.
  • Prepare compelling fundraising proposals, grant applications, and donor reports.

Events & Campaigns Management

  • Organise and coordinate fundraising events and initiatives.
  • Engage in community building efforts to enhance public awareness of Epworth Community Services and foster interaction with the organisation.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and utilise different platforms (e.g. technology, social media, outreach events) to optimise fundraising outcomes.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising efforts and suggest improvements.

Research & Development

  • Identify new funding opportunities and revenue streams.
  • Monitor fundraising trends and best practices to enhance fundraising efforts.
  • Be involved in projects as directed by Manager (Community Relations) and/or the Executive Director.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Non-Profit Management, or a related field.
  • Experience in fundraising, sales, business development, or related field is preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
  • Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Self-starter, highly organised and resourceful, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy, with ability to be adaptable and meet deadlines.
  • Able to build good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
  • Understanding/ experience of the social service and/or non-profit sector is advantageous.
  • Ability to think strategically and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Willingness to work on weekends or outside office hours occasionally (Time-off will be given).

Other Information

  • Location of workplace: Bukit Batok (10 minutes walk away from MRT station)
  • Attractive annual remuneration comprising of fixed and variable bonuses
  • Hybrid working arrangement
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Senior Counsellor, CPR

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide case work and counselling services, including trauma-focused therapy to clients
  • Provide home-based counselling
  • Support clients through the full spectrum of case management, from initial assessment to post-therapy follow up, ensuring regular communication to track progress and offer ongoing therapeutic support
  • Supervise and support junior staff, offering guidance, training and clinical supervision to ensure quality care delivery
  • Build and maintain strong rapport with relevant stakeholders, including external agencies to mobilise resources to meet client’s needs
  • Participate in outreach activities to promote trauma-informed care within the community and raise awareness about the department’s services
  • Conduct trauma-related programmes and trainings

Requirements

  • A degree in Psychology, Counselling, or a related field (relevant work experience will be considered)
  • Minimum 5+ years in the social service sector, including 2+ years of clinical supervision.
  • Strong clinical skills and familiarity with trauma-informed practices or attachment theories
  • Good understanding of parenting, family dynamics, and caring of children with social issues
  • Bilingual, with good communication and interpersonal skills (proficiency in Malay language will be a plus as the role requires interaction with a diverse clientele)
  • Good leadership skills or willing to grow in management skills.
  • Good team player with positive and growth mindset
  • Able to multi-task and open to learning
  • Able to work during weekends and evenings, when required (Time-off will be given)

Other information

  • Location of workplace: Jurong West
  • Attractive annual remuneration comprising of fixed and variable bonuses
  • Hybrid working arrangements
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Social Worker, CPR

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide trauma-informed casework and counselling to support healing and resilience in children, youths and their families
  • Conduct assessments and home visits to understand clients’ needs and environments.
  • Manage end-to-end casework, including assessments, intervention planning, follow-ups, and crisis support.
  • Conduct psychoeducation and outreach to raise awareness and equip the community and other professionals with trauma-informed knowledge.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and external agencies to mobilize resources for clients.
  • Work closely with fellow professionals to ensure holistic and coordinated care.
  • Complete case assessments, reports, and administrative tasks related to case management.
  • Participate in internal research to enhance trauma-informed practices.

Requirements

  • Degree/Graduate Diploma in Social Work or equivalent.
  • Experience in parenting, family issues, or children’s social care is a plus.
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed care and attachment issues is an advantage.
  • Strong report writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Bilingual and able to engage diverse communities. Malay speaking applicants is an advantage.
  • Resilient, self-motivated, and a team player with a learning mindset.
  • Willing to work after office hours and some Saturdays when required.

Other information

  • Location of workplace: Jurong West
  • Attractive annual remuneration comprising of fixed and variable bonuses
  • Hybrid working arrangements
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Social Worker / Counsellor (Family Welfare)

Job Responsibilities

This position provides intervention for youths-at-risk or youth offenders and their families and contribute to the services within the department and organisation. The roles and responsibilities include:

  • Providing family therapy
  • Conducting screening assessments
  • Completing reports in a timely manner
  • Supporting departmental administrative requirements and any other organisation-wide activities

Requirements

Technical Competencies

  • Degree or graduate diploma in Social Work or other related fields
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience in clinical practice

Core Competencies

  • Good command of written and spoken English is essential for providing family therapy
  • Good report-writing skills is essential to produce well-structured reports for court assessment
  • Able to multi-task and open to learning
  • Responsible, resilient, self-motivated and a team player
  • Bilingual with good interpersonal skills
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Residential Care Worker

Job Description:

  • Work with others in a team to provide an environment of safety for children with difficult behaviours in a children’s home.
  • Able to respond calmly to children when they exhibit difficult behaviours.
  • Look after the needs of children (physical & mental wellbeing of children in care).
  • Creating a safe and positive living environment, setting rules for children’s behaviour & providing one to one teaching/coaching on daily living skills.
  • Check on each resident’s needs and progress.
  • Help children form secure attachment bonds with appropriate adults.
  • Provide close supervision to children.
  • Work effectively in a team environment.

Requirements

  • Minimum N levels
  • Must be able to work rotating shifts (day & night), on weekends and public holidays
  • Able to work in an energetic environment with children
  • Experience working with children is an advantage
  • Persistent and active learner
  • Need to have understanding and a non-judging attitude

Other Information

  • Location of workplace: Sembawang
  • Nature of job requires working with primary school boys
  • Attractive annual remuneration comprising of fixed and variable bonuses
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Literacy Intervention Teacher (3 years contract)

The Literacy Intervention Teacher provides literacy intervention to 5 to 12-year old students with learning challenges and disabilities to cope and remain in mainstream schools. This role is for a committed individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Job Description

  • Teach primarily using the Orton-Gillingham approach
  • Tailor individualised educational plan for each student based on his/her learning challenges
  • Prepare appropriate teaching resources and materials
  • Write annual educational progress report for each student
  • Update parents regularly on their children’s progress and to conduct the parent-teacher conference twice a year
  • Plan and execute Kids Club programmes with other colleagues
  • Update the manager and assistant manager on clients’ progress and development
  • Collaborate with colleagues, Psychological Services and schools’ SEN-O on case management
  • Handle students’ administrative matters
  • Any other assigned duties and responsibilities

Job Requirements

  • Sound theoretical understanding of child development
  • Passionate about working with children with learning needs
  • Ability to engage and make strong student connections
  • Good command of the English language, preferably bilingual
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to collaborate with corporate partners, schools and hospitals
  • Degree, preferably in psychology, early childhood education or special needs education
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic IT knowledge and skills
  • Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

Other Information

  • Location of workplace: Bukit Batok (5minutes walk away from MRT station)
  • Attractive remuneration package which comprises of fixed and variable bonuses
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Internship Opportunities

If you are interested in an internship with Epworth Community Services, do drop us your resume at , and indicate the dates of your availability, and we will contact you if there are suitable internship opportunities.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for applying.

My role allows me to make a meaningful difference in the lives of foster children by providing consistent support to their caregivers and fostering a safe environment for their growth. Through these interactions, I am able to address their needs, advocate on their behalf, and build trusting relationships that help them feel heard and valued. I believe in the potential of children and youths and strive to help them recognize their own strengths, empowering them to pursue their dreams and achieve their fullest potential.

Rachel MokSocial Worker

My role allows me to work closely with children with learning challenges to develop their reading and writing skills, tailoring lessons to meet their individual needs. What inspires me most is seeing my students make meaningful progress—it’s incredibly rewarding to know that I’ve played a part in positively impacting their lives and helping them grow. I strive to make each lesson both fun and engaging, fostering a love for learning and building their confidence in their abilities.

Gwen GohLiteracy Intervention Teacher

My role allows me to ensure accurate financial reporting by processing invoices and claims on a daily basis. I carefully record all expenses in the correct month, maintaining precision and reliability in the organisation's financial records. I'm inspired by the opportunity to contribute to Epworth’s mission by supporting efficient financial processes. Knowing that my work helps the organisation make a positive impact on the people we serve keeps me motivated every day.

Staney CheahAccounts Executive

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