[0580] Medical Social Worker - SWAAB [Eldercare / Advance Care Plan Facilitator] - $6.5k / 5 days

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte. Ltd. is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary care team in Singapore.

You will assist with intake, assessments and admissions, provide psychosocial support to residents and families, and coordinate referrals to community resources and government schemes. Responsibilities also include Advance Care Planning, discharge planning, and bereavement support, with emphasis on elderly and dementia care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Social Work or related field plus SWAAB registration.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in hospital or community setting.
• Experience with elderly and dementia populations.

Responsibilities

• Intake, assessment and admission support for prospective residents/clients.
• Provide counselling and psychosocial interventions and coordinate referrals.
• Conduct Advance Care Planning discussions and document decisions.
• Develop discharge and transition plans with multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate respite care, palliative care and bereavement support.
• Perform risk assessments and crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintain records and documentation; participate in quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with healthcare institutions and community services.

Skills

Counselling

Case management

Crisis intervention

Advance care planning

Discharge planning

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor in Social Work

Registered Social Worker with SWAAB

Job description

• Location: Bright Hill
• Working Days: Monday - Friday
• Working Hours: 8.30am - 6pm
• Salary: $5,000 – $6,500

Key Responsibilities

1. Intake, Assessment and Admission Support

• Partner with Nursing staff to conduct intake screening for prospective residents/clients.
• Perform psychosocial assessments covering residents' and families' social, emotional, financial, caregiving and support needs.
• Identify residents and families requiring ongoing psychosocial support.
• Participate in pre-admission and admission assessments.
• Support newly admitted residents and families during admission.
• Conduct InterRAI assessments and related evaluations.
• Document assessments, interventions and care plans in the designated systems.

2. Casework, Counselling and Care Management

• Provide counselling and psychosocial interventions to residents and families.
• Conduct case management and coordinate referrals to community resources, healthcare providers and government agencies.
• Provide information on government schemes, financial assistance and community support services.
• Follow up on financial assistance applications where required.
• Manage assigned caseloads and maintain case documentation.

3. Advance Care Planning (ACP)

• Facilitate and document Advance Care Planning (ACP) discussions.
• Conduct ACP facilitation sessions as required.
• Support ACP implementation for long‑term residents.
• Provide information on Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) where applicable.

4. Discharge Planning and Care Transition

• Develop and implement discharge and transition plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate referrals to nursing homes, community hospitals, hospices, home care services and relevant agencies.
• Support discharge planning and long‑term placement arrangements.

5. Respite Care Coordination

• Assess respite care referrals.
• Coordinate admissions, assessments and care planning.
• Support placement planning and discharge arrangements.

6. Crisis Intervention

• Conduct risk assessments and interventions for:Suicide riskFamily violenceCaregiver burnoutGrief-related situations
• Develop intervention plans and provide family mediation where required.

7. Palliative Care and Bereavement Support

• Facilitate End‑of‑Life (EOL) discussions.
• Document end‑of‑life care preferences.
• Coordinate funeral arrangements where required.
• Provide bereavement support and referrals.

8. Resident Engagement

• Facilitate group programmes and support groups.
• Organise resident committee meetings.
• Support resident engagement activities and community programmes.

9. Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case conferences.
• Collaborate with healthcare institutions, community agencies and service providers.

10. Administration

• Maintain records, reports and documentation.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and departmental projects.
• Participate in professional development activities.

11. Other Duties

• Attend to enquiries and service referrals.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Social Work / BA (Major in Social Work) / Graduate Diploma in Social Work.
• Registered Social Worker with the Social Work Accreditation and Advisory Board (SWAAB).
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a hospital or community hospital setting.
• Experience working with elderlyand people with dementia.
• Certification as an Advance Care Plan Facilitator is an advantage.