Senior Social Worker (Emirati)

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Tide in Dubai is seeking a Senior Social Worker for a leading healthcare provider. You will assess patients' social and financial circumstances, connect them with the support they need, and help families cope with illness and treatment.

In this role you will conduct social, economic and environmental assessments, maintain patient records, follow up with patients, arrange medical supplies and charity referrals, and provide psychosocial support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work
• 5 to 7 years of social work experience in hospital/healthcare setting
• Valid CDA license
• Knowledge of UAE social service laws and regulations
• Strong assessment, communication and report-writing skills
• Fluent Arabic and English

Responsibilities

• Run social, economic and environmental assessments for patients and recommend the right services
• Keep patient social records up to date to support treatment plans
• Follow up with patients regularly and do home visits when needed
• Arrange medical supplies and charity referrals for patients facing financial hardship
• Give psychosocial support to patients and families
• Plan awareness programs and patient activities
• Coordinate with social services teams at other hospitals
• Prepare social reports, certificates and periodic statistics

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment

Report writing

Home visits

Bilingual Arabic/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Tools

CDA license

Knowledge of UAE social service laws

Job description

Senior Social Worker

Dubai, UAE | Hospital Setting

We're hiring a Senior Social Worker for a leading healthcare provider in Dubai. You'll assess patients' social and financial circumstances, connect them with the support they need, and help families cope with illness and treatment.

What you'll do

• Run social, economic and environmental assessments for patients and recommend the right services
• Keep patient social records up to date to support treatment plans
• Follow up with patients regularly and do home visits when needed
• Arrange medical supplies and charity referrals for patients facing financial hardship
• Give psychosocial support to patients and families
• Plan awareness programs and patient activities
• Coordinate with social services teams at other hospitals
• Prepare social reports, certificates and periodic statistics

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work
• 5 to 7 years of social work experience, ideally in a hospital or healthcare setting
• Valid CDA (Community Development Authority) license
• Knowledge of UAE social service laws and regulations
• Strong assessment, communication and report-writing skills
• Fluent Arabic and English