Social Work Assistant

Sengkang General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sengkang General Hospital is seeking a dedicated individual to support Medical Social Workers in gathering essential social, familial, and financial information for patients. This role involves conducting home visits and interviews to ensure continuity of care post-discharge and to assess psychosocial adjustments in the community.

The ideal candidate should possess a relevant qualification and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in social services.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Medical Social Workers in obtaining patients' information.
• Conduct home visits and interviews for care continuity.
• Determine the psychosocial adjustment of patients.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

GCE ‘O’/‘A’ level

Diploma in Community Services or Human Services

Job description

You will provide support to the Medical Social Workers in obtaining patients’ social, familial and financial information to facilitate appropriate service referrals. You will conduct home visits and interviews to ensure that patients receive continuity of care upon their discharge as well as to determine the psychosocial adjustment of patients in the community.

Requirements

• GCE ‘O’/‘A’ level with at least 2 years’ relevant experience in social services; or Diploma preferably in Community Services or Human Services
• Good team player with passion in working with people
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications