Medical Social Worker

Ren Ci Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore seeks an experienced social worker to deliver social work-based interventions and medical social services. You will support patients and families in managing social and psychological impacts of illness. The role includes collaboration with the Psychosocial Services team and supervising social work undergraduates. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Practising Social Worker Accreditation, and a minimum of 5 years of experience. Strong counselling and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Practising Social Worker Accreditation by the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW) required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong social casework intervention skills and effective counselling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver social work-based interventions, including counselling and emotional support.
• Provide medical social services to help patients and families manage the impact of illness.
• Collaborate with the Psychosocial Services team to identify areas of need.
• Supervise social work undergraduates during their fieldwork placements.
• Oversee the work of social service assistants to maintain service quality.
• Plan and coordinate support programmes for patients and families.

Skills

Counselling skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Social casework intervention skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Postgraduate Certificate in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Deliver social work-based interventions, including counselling, emotional support, and practical assistance to patients and their families.
• Provide medical social services to help patients and families manage the social, psychological, and financial impact of illness.
• Collaborate with the Psychosocial Services team to identify areas of need and assist in the coordination of support programmes.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure holistic and integrated care for patients.
• Supervise social work undergraduates during their fieldwork placements, fostering professional growth and development.
• Oversee and guide the work of social service assistants to maintain service quality and effectiveness.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate support programmes that address the psychosocial needs of patients and families.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Postgraduate Certificate in Social Work (or with a major in Social Work).
• Practising Social Worker Accreditation by the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong social casework intervention skills.
• Effective counselling abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel).