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Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital invites a dedicated Social Worker to support seniors in the community. You will conduct home visits, perform psychosocial assessments and care planning to identify clients' health and social needs.
The role includes casework interventions, counselling, referrals to community resources, and interRAI assessments to assist clients facing financial and social difficulties. You will engage in outreach activities, build networks with organisations, and maintain full records.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct home visits, psychosocial assessments and care planning to identify clients' health and social needs.
Provide casework interventions, counselling, information and referrals to appropriate community resources.
Perform interRAI assessments and means testing, and assist clients facing financial and social difficulties.
Support community outreach, engagement activities, groupwork, workshops and training programmes.
Build networks and collaborate with relevant organisations to improve clients' welfare and well-being.
Facilitate groupwork, workshops and training sessions as required.
Maintain accurate case records, documentation, statistics and reports.
Support the department in achieving its service targets and performance outcomes.
Contribute to KWSH's Integrated Community Care Provider (ICCP) initiatives, Active Ageing Centres, Senior Care Centres and other community projects.
Job Requirements
Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or a related discipline.
Registration with the relevant professional body, where applicable.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in case management, social services or related fields.
Good interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.
Passion for working with seniors and supporting vulnerable individuals in the community.