Lead Social Worker, Geriatric Care & Coordination

St Joseph's Home; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's Home in Singapore seeks an experienced Senior Social Worker to lead social work interventions for elderly residents. The role involves comprehensive assessments, inter-agency collaboration, and developing holistic, resident-focused care plans with the multidisciplinary team.

You will apply clinical theories to plan interventions, engage families, and manage crises while ensuring documentation and compliance with local standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Valid registration with the Singapore Social Workers Association (SASW).
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in social work, particularly in geriatrics, elderly care, or nursing home settings.
• Strong understanding and application of the Social Work Competency Framework in Singapore.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with elderly residents, families, and a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents and significant others in a therapeutic manner to understand their needs and underlying issues.
• Conduct a bio-psychosocial-spiritual assessment of the resident/family, integrate information from stakeholders, and initiate inter-agency conferences for admission decisions.
• Apply clinical and professional theories to plan and execute social work interventions across the resident’s trajectory of illness.
• Manage resistance to change and help residents and families develop viable plans.
• Follow up and update care plans to ensure relevance and effectiveness of interventions.
• Conduct field visits as required and develop holistic, resident-focused care plans with the MDT.
• Lead multidisciplinary team or inter-agency case conferences to advocate for residents’ dignity, confidentiality and rights.
• Provide clinical intervention for crisis situations (e.g., suicide or abuse) for residents, families, and staff.
• Document assessments and interventions timely in progress notes; issue social reports with consent for transfers or discharges.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Regulatory/Policy awareness

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Social Work

Job description

St Joseph's Home in Singapore seeks an experienced Senior Social Worker to lead social work interventions for elderly residents. The role involves comprehensive assessments, inter-agency collaboration, and developing holistic, resident-focused care plans with the multidisciplinary team.

You will apply clinical theories to plan interventions, engage families, and manage crises while ensuring documentation and compliance with local standards.