Social Work Assistant

SingHealth Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Singapore seeks an Assistant to Medical Social Workers to support patient assessments and service referrals. The ideal candidate will possess relevant educational qualifications and experience in social services. Proficiency in local languages and Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• GCE O or A levels with 6 years experience in social service or customer service.
• Diploma in relevant fields like Social Work or Counseling.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and local language skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Medical Social Workers in patient interviews and assessments.
• Conduct home visits to gather collateral information.
• Perform administrative duties including statistics collation.

Skills

Good communication skills

Able to speak local languages

Proficient in Microsoft Office application

Education

GCE O or A levels

Diploma in Social Sciences/ Psychology/ Counselling/ Community Care

Job description

Company description:

SingHealth Polyclinics, a leader in family medicine, provides seamless, patient-centred and preventive healthcare that is affordable and accessible to all.

SingHealth Polyclinics' network of polyclinics provides primary healthcare services to the community. It plays an integral role in promoting a healthy lifestyle within the community and empowering families with the knowledge of common health issues, care and treatment options.

SingHealth Polyclinics is a member of Singapore Health Services (SingHealth) - a public healthcare cluster which also manages three hospitals and five specialty centres.

Job description:

Job Description:

You are to assist the Medical Social Workers in interviewing and assessing patients and their family members for appropriate service referrals. You may be asked to conduct home visits to obtain collateral information and ascertain patient's home physical and familial environment. You are to assist patients to apply for appropriate financial assistance schemes in Singhealth Polyclinics. You are required to perform administrative duties like statistics collation and submission to various regulatory bodies.

Requirements:

• GCE O or A levels with 6 years of experience in the social service sectors or customer service experience; or
• Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work)/ Psychology Studies/ Counselling/ Community Care or Services/ Social Service/ Social Enterprise or its equivalent
• Able to speak local languages
• Proficient in Microsoft Office application
• Good communication skills