Senior Social Worker

DEMENTIA SINGAPORE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dementia care organization in Singapore is seeking a professional to conduct assessments and formulate care plans for individuals with dementia. Responsibilities include providing psychoeducation and counselling, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting caregiver groups. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have at least 2 years of clinical experience. Passion for dementia care and good communication skills are essential. Opportunities to work flexible hours may arise.

Qualifications

• Preferably 2 years of clinical experience.
• Able to work on occasional Saturdays and weekday evenings.
• Prior working experience in dementia care will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct case assessment and formulate Individualized Care Plan for Persons with Dementia.
• Provide psychoeducation, counselling and service referral support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals for holistic care.

Skills

Good oral, written and interpersonal communications skills

Ability to facilitate group sessions

Passionate about dementia care

Education

Degree in an allied health profession/social work/psychology

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct case assessment and formulate Individualized Care Plan for Persons with Dementia and their carers.
• Provide intervention such as psychoeducation, supportive counselling and service referral. Able to administer Advance Care Planning will be a bonus.
• Liaise and collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals and external service providers for holistic care management.
• Provide case recordings and relevant documentations.
• Participate in team meetings and case conferences as required.
• Assist in the preparation of data and statistics for programme evaluation and reporting purposes.
• Plan and facilitate Caregiver Support Group sessions.
• Support in outreach events and talks.
• Any ad-hoc tasks as and when required.

Requirements

• Preferably with degree in an allied health profession/social work/ psychology etc. Senior position may be considered for this role.
• Preferably 2 years of clinical experience.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to facilitate group sessions will be an added advantage.
• Able to work on occasional Saturdays and weekday evenings.
• Passionate about dementia care and working with people.
• Prior working experience in dementia care will be an added advantage.