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If you’re a seasoned social service professional and looking for an opportunity to recharge yourself, gain new perspectives and develop professional competencies that will empower you to perform better, then the Sabbatical
Leave Scheme (SLS) is exactly what you need.
Designed for experienced social service professionals, the SLS is open to Social Workers, Occupational Therapists,
Physiotherapists, Speech therapists, Psychologists, Counsellors and EIPIC teachers.
During your sabbatical leave period, you can engage in activities that will
leave you primed for further career advancement, deliver a greater impact on the community and raise the standards in the social service sector.
Organisation
Courses, Courses, All social service organisations, Staff (NCSS Member VWO), Staff (MSF funded VWOs), NCSS, NCSS, Singaporean or Singapore PRs, Social Service, Payroll, Payroll, Social Service, Specialist training, Specialist training
| Submit Application by | Application outcome will be made known by |
|---|---|
| 31 March of the year | 15 June of the year |
| 31 July of the year | 15 October of the year |
| 30 September of the year | 15 December of the year |
| 30 November of the year | 15 February of the following year |
Before applying, you are advised to discuss your proposed sabbatical plans with your current employer. All applications must be submitted through your employer to the following address:
National Council of Social Service
170 Ghim Moh Road
#01-02
Singapore 279621
Attn: Ms Amelia Han (Executive)
Capability & Community
Funding
Sector Strategy Group
Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applications
will be evaluated by the selection panel. The decision of the panel is final. Late applications will NOT be processed and also NOT be automatically moved to the next window.
