Senior Social Worker (2yrs contract) - Hybrid Arrangement

DEMENTIA SINGAPORE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in Singapore seeks a dedicated professional to assess and manage care for Persons with Dementia. Responsibilities include formulating individualized care plans, providing psychoeducation, and facilitating group sessions. Candidates should ideally hold a degree in health or social sciences. Passion for dementia care and experience in the field are preferred. This position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Preferably with degree in an allied health profession/social work/psychology.
• Passionate about dementia care and working with people.
• 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, supportive counselling, and service referral.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary professionals for holistic care management.
• Plan and facilitate Caregiver Support Group sessions.

Skills

Good oral communication skills

Good written communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Ability to facilitate group sessions

Education

Degree in 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.
• 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.