Medical Social Worker

Ren Ci Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Social Worker to deliver interventions and support to patients and families. Responsibilities include counselling, providing medical social services, and supervising students. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Social Work, SASW accreditation, and at least 5 years of experience. Skills in casework and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for integrated care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver social work-based interventions including counselling.
• Provide medical social services for managing illness impacts.
• Supervise social work undergraduates during placements.
• Supervise social work undergraduates during their placements.
• Oversee social service assistants to maintain service quality.
• Plan and coordinate support programmes addressing psychosocial needs.

Skills

Strong social casework intervention skills

Effective counselling abilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Mentoring skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Postgraduate Certificate in Social Work

Practising Social Worker Accreditation by SASW

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Novena

Job Category: Allied Health

Posting Date: 9 Oct 2025

Job Responsibilities

• 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).
• Mentoring skills (where applicable).