Social work knowledge and skills
Social Work Assistants must be able to listen to and understand their clients' needs.
Social Work Assistants
Descriptions & Duties
- Social Work Assistants are mainly deployed on organising group work programmes and providing counselling and coaching to clients.
They are responsible for undertaking simple casework service; working with groups and implementing group work programmes; supervising and providing training and counselling to persons under care, in the institutions and other service units administered by the department undertaking outdoor work and emergency relief duties; performing related administrative tasks such as writing reports.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- normally have a recognised certificate or diploma in social work, preferably with Registered Social Worker
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $40,000-$90,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 9-22
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 23-29
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 30-33
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Social Work Assistants may be required to work irregular hours and perform shift, on call or stand-by duties.
