Dementia Care Social Worker: Case Management & Support

DEMENTIA SINGAPORE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

DEMENTIA SINGAPORE LTD. invites applications for a Social Worker responsible for conducting dementia case assessments, formulating individualized care plans and coordinating services for clients and carers.

The role includes psychoeducation, counselling, group work, and care planning participation in meetings. The successful candidate will develop carer peer networks, conduct dementia screenings, and participate in outreach to raise awareness.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and registered as an Accredited Social Worker.
• Keenness in doing case management work with persons with dementia and carers.
• Team player and able to work as a group.
• Attention to details and able to deal with sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct case assessment and formulate individualized care plans for persons with dementia and their carers.
• Provide resources and support to clients through care coordination and service linkages, including information and referrals, liaising with other health and social service professionals.
• Provide interventions such as psychoeducation and supportive counselling, groupwork for persons living with dementia and/or carers.
• Attend and participate in case conferences, care planning and review meetings as required.
• Develop carer peers by providing resources and facilitating peer support networks.
• Plan and conduct dementia screening to promote early identification and timely support.
• Participate in outreach events to promote dementia awareness, including public education talks.
• Keep written records and produce reports as required, in accordance with departmental policies; data entry for statistical compilation.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of client records to funder for data analysis.

Skills

Case management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Confidential handling

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

DEMENTIA SINGAPORE LTD. invites applications for a Social Worker responsible for conducting dementia case assessments, formulating individualized care plans and coordinating services for clients and carers.

The role includes psychoeducation, counselling, group work, and care planning participation in meetings. The successful candidate will develop carer peer networks, conduct dementia screenings, and participate in outreach to raise awareness.