Senior / Social Work Assistant

Woodlands Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a dedicated individual to provide psychosocial care, conduct assessments, and assist in community engagement. The role requires at least GCE 'O' Levels or NITEC in Community and Social Services, with a preference for candidates with two years of relevant experience. Join a dynamic team focused on improving patient outcomes through quality care and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE ‘O’/’A’ Levels/ NITEC in Community and Social Services.
• Candidates with 2 years of relevant social service experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial care in a multi-cultural context.
• Conduct independent assessments of financial cases.
• Prepare social assessments for medical follow-up.
• Support community engagement and plan events.
• Participate in department's education initiatives.

Skills

Psychosocial care

Assessment skills

Community engagement

Group work facilitation

Education

GCE ‘O’/’A’ Levels or NITEC in Community and Social Services

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Staff will provide psychosocial care to patient and their significant others in Singapore’s multi-cultural context as directed by the Medical Social Worker
• Will review intervention plans and work with the management of the case together with the Medical Social Worker.
• They will conduct independent assessment of straight forward and non-straight forward financial cases and apply for relevant national financial schemes for patient and their family members
• Prepare brief social assessment for the Medical Social Worker for continuation of follow up
• Conduct home visits and organizations engagement independently and provide assessment of the home situations or organizations to the Medical Social Worker
• Staff will need to meet department clinical indicators.
• Member of Quality improvement related projects that will improve patient’s outcome.

Group Work

• Assist in logistics support and co-facilitate group work sessions for patients/ significant others as directed by the Medical Social Worker

Community Work

• Contribute in community mapping and ground engagement as directed by the Medical Social Worker
• Plan and work with the social work coordinator to plan for community events

Education / Clinical Supervision

• Participate as a member of Department’s education or orientation team.

General

• To apply and adhere to social work’s professional ethics and values
• To be actively involved in Department’s initiatives
• Any other duties as assigned by the team leader or Supervisor and Head of Department

Job Requirements

Education / Training / Experience

• Minimum GCE ‘O’/’A’ Levels/ NITEC in Community and Social Services
• Candidates with 2 years of relevant social service will be an advantage.