Medical Social Worker

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a Social Worker to conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop care plans for clients. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Work, be registered with the Singapore Association of Social Work, and have experience in a healthcare setting. Key responsibilities include providing counselling and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care transitions. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or a Graduate Diploma in Social Work.
• Registered with Singapore Association of Social Work.
• Experience in means testing and healthcare setting is advantageous.
• Conversant in local dialects and/or Malay, Mandarin, Tamil is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial and financial assessments for clients and caregivers.
• Develop care plans and coordinate follow-up actions to address needs.
• Work with multidisciplinary healthcare partners to ensure smooth care transitions.
• Provide direct counselling and emotional support to clients and caregivers.
• Conduct home visits independently or with the Home Care team.

Skills

Counselling

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Assessment skills

Documentation

Education

Degree in Social Work

Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Registered with Singapore Association of Social Work

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1976, Home Nursing Foundation (HNF) is a leading charity that provides home healthcare services in Singapore, regardless of our patients' ability to pay. Dedicated to all-round support for our patients, HNF delivers comprehensive care programmes to look after patients' emotional well-being and healthcare needs. Our HNF Wellness Day Care & Rehabilitation Centres offer an array of social activities, social support and holistic healthcare services to help our elderly stay independent in their own community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct biopsychosocial and financial assessments, including InterRAI, for clients and caregivers, identifying medical, functional, psychosocial and financial needs.
• Develop care plans and coordinate follow-up actions to address client and/or caregiver's needs.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary, healthcare and community partners (doctors, nurses, therapists, Home Care staff, community partners) to ensure continuity, coordination and smooth care transitions.
• Provide direct counselling, emotional support, and psychoeducation to clients and caregivers, to facilitate coping with illness, grief, loss, and life transitions.
• Provide crisis intervention and make timely referrals to specialised services for complex or high-risk cases.
• Conduct home visit independently or jointly with the Home Care team as required.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, care plans, and progress notes in accordance with professional standards and organizational policies.
• Participate in departmental and organisational quality improvement, service development and programme evaluation activities. Support outreach, education and publicity to raise awareness and boost enrolment in department/organization's programmes.
• Attend relevant training, supervision sessions, and casework discussions for continued professional growth.
• Perform any other related duties as directed by the reporting officers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Social Work or a Graduate Diploma in Social Work.
• Registered with Singapore Association of Social Work.
• Experience in means testing and healthcare setting is advantageous
• Conversant in local dialects and/or Malay, Mandarin, Tamil is advantageous

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Home Nursing Foundation