Roles and Functions of District Social Welfare Officers
Currently, the Social Welfare Department is serving the territory through 11 District Social Welfare Offices, each headed by a District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO). The roles and functions of DSWOs include the following:
- Planning welfare services on a district basis to meet local community needs;
- Collaborating with District Councils, related Government departments and district organizations to facilitate the implementation of social welfare policies in the district;
- Coordinating with non-government organizations (NGOs) in the district in respect of delivery of services in meeting the welfare needs of the local community;
- Establishing a proactive social outreaching network in the district to assist the needy and the disadvantaged;
- Advocating the building of a caring community and encouraging participation of local people to help those in need through promoting volunteer service in the district;
- Administering and coordinating the operation of the departmental service units in the district.