Community Palliative Care Social Worker

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to support seniors in the community. You will provide basic casework and counselling, assess care needs, and develop care plans in collaboration with the program lead.

The role also involves sharing information with families, coordinating referrals to community services, and handling administrative tasks while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
• Registered Social Worker with SASW
• Minimum 2 years experience in community healthcare or palliative care settings in Singapore
• Possess 1-2 years of administration experience

Responsibilities

• Provide Basic Casework and Counselling: assess, plan, implement and review care for clients; engage and build rapport; coordinate services; document cases; manage referrals; participate in MDT meetings; monitor outcomes.
• Share Information and Conduct Referrals: refer and coordinate care, inform on assistance schemes, support advance care planning and end-of-life decisions.
• Support Administrative Functions: maintain accurate records and update progress reports timely.
• Additional Responsibilities: raise awareness of advance care planning, conduct community outreach, perform ad-hoc tasks

Education

Graduate Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Registered Social Worker with SASW

Tools

MS Office

Job description

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to support seniors in the community. You will provide basic casework and counselling, assess care needs, and develop care plans in collaboration with the program lead.

The role also involves sharing information with families, coordinating referrals to community services, and handling administrative tasks while maintaining accurate records.