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Manpower

Manpower is an important resource we need to carry out our work effectively for our beneficiaries. Growing and developing people is essential in our dynamic landscape. Professionals who are competent and efficient, coupled with qualities such as compassion, empathy and resilience, would provide the relevant help our beneficiaries need.

Through the Social Service Institute (SSI), our focal point for an integrated social service learning hub for training, practice, resource and career services for the sector, we provide initiatives and schemes, careers services, training programmes,and leadership programmes. These help build manpower capability in the areas of governance and management in the social service sector, and enable social service professionals to upgrade their skills and advance their career.

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NCSS has several initiatives and schemes in place to provide more resources to improve and enhance the quality of the professionals in social service.

  • Transformation Support Scheme (TSS)
    The TSS provides funding support to SSAs to recruit manpower for capability-building projects leading to organisational transformation. Applications are open till 28 May 2021.

  • Career Conversion Programme for Social Workers (CCP SW)
    CCP SW (previously known as PCP SW) is a place-and-train programme administered by NCSS, in partnership with Workforce Singapore and Singapore University of Social Sciences. The programme aims to train mid-career individuals and equip them with the knowledge and skills to become a qualified social worker.

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The social service sector is a progressive industry that requires competent professionals to truly make differences in our society. He or she must possess the conviction to serve in the community and take on a client-centric approach to provide professional help. Above all, these qualities must be balanced by compassion, empathy and resilience to overcome challenges.

Find out more on Social Service Careers.

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Social Service Institute is committed to equip the knowledge and skills of our social service professionals to enhance their delivery of service in the sector. We provide training in a wide range of areas such as social work, special education, counselling and therapy, to equip those who serve in the social service and community sector. Social Service Institute ensures the programmes are current and relevant to meet the different professions in the sectors which include the children, youth, family, eldercare and disability.

Social Service Institute is also dedicated to building capability in the areas of governance and management for the social service sector. The training programmes include Professional Development, Non-Profit Governance and Management Development and Organisational Development. Social service agency and Non-Profit Organisations are also able to benefit from our expertise in board governance consultancy to facilitate them in the development of an effective governing board.

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Good leadership and capable staff are critical for social service agencies to deliver effective services. We have different development programmes to attract, retain and grow existing and future leaders to drive the social service sector.

Read more on Professional Development Programmes.

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Last Updated 23 March 2021