Medical Social Worker

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore General Hospital invites applications for a social work professional to provide psychosocial support and counselling to patients and families facing illness-related challenges. You will deliver practical assistance and work closely with a multidisciplinary care team to alleviate social, emotional and financial burdens.

The role requires a Social Work degree, and SASW registration is preferred. Prior relevant experience is advantageous and the successful candidate will join a

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Social Work is required.
• Relevant work experience is an advantage.
• Preferably registered with SASW (Singapore Association of Social Workers).

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support, counselling and practical assistance to patients and families facing social, emotional or financial challenges arising from illness.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and other hospital staff as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patient care.

Skills

Psychosocial support

Counselling

Practical assistance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Arts major in Social Work

Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work

Job description

You will provide psychosocial support, counselling and practical assistance to patients and families who are facing personal, social, emotional and financial problems arising from the illness, so as to alleviate their problems and regain their social and psychological functioning. You will use applied specialised skills in attending to patients and families and work with a team of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and other hospital staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts major in Social Work, Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work
• Relevant work experience will be an added advantage
• Preferably a registered Social Worker with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW)