Geriatrics Social Worker & Care Team Leader

Catholic Welfare Services (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Welfare Services (Singapore) seeks a senior social worker to lead clinical social work for elderly residents in care settings. You will perform biopsychosocial-spiritual assessments, coordinate multidisciplinary care plans, and advocate for residents’ dignity and rights, ensuring a holistic approach to admission and ongoing support.

The role requires a recognized social work degree, SASW registration, and at least 7 years’ geriatric care experience.

Qualifications

• Recognized degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Registration with SASW is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with elderly residents and families.
• Leadership experience and ability to mentor junior staff.
• Knowledge of social service programs for the elderly and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial-spiritual assessments and coordinate inter-agency conferences for admission decisions.
• Apply clinical theories to social work interventions across the resident’s illness trajectory.
• Support residents and families to develop strategies and viable care plans.
• Follow up and update care plans to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
• Conduct field visits as required.
• Develop protocols and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to arrange holistic care plans.
• Lead in multi-disciplinary team or inter-agency conferences to advocate for residents’ dignity and rights.
• Provide crisis intervention for suicide or abuse when needed.
• Document assessments and progress notes promptly; prepare social reports for transfers/discharges.
• Review reports prepared by Care Coordinators to ensure timely documentation.
• Assist in Medifund and financial assistance applications.
• Participate in community development initiatives and cross-functional meetings.
• Supervise SWAs/Care Coordinators; oversee projects and audits; improve department processes.

Skills

Excellent communication and

Leadership experience

Mentoring junior staff

Time-management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work

Valid SASW registration

Job description

Catholic Welfare Services (Singapore) seeks a senior social worker to lead clinical social work for elderly residents in care settings. You will perform biopsychosocial-spiritual assessments, coordinate multidisciplinary care plans, and advocate for residents’ dignity and rights, ensuring a holistic approach to admission and ongoing support.

The role requires a recognized social work degree, SASW registration, and at least 7 years’ geriatric care experience.