Social Work Assistant

National Heart Centre Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate individual to assist medical social workers in supporting patients with their financial and care challenges. This role involves close collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals to enhance the psychosocial well-being of patients and their families. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Psychology Studies or a related field and a minimum of three years' experience in a healthcare or social service setting. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and have the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in healthcare or social service setting.
• Certificate in Basic Counselling is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical social workers in casework for patient support.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient psychosocial well-being.

Skills

Psychology

Counselling

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Diploma in Psychology Studies / Psychology & Community Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

You will assist the medical social workers in casework to help patients cope with their financial and care issues. You are expected to work in close collaboration with other healthcare professionals to support the patients and their families’ psychosocial well-being.

Requirements:

1. Diploma in Psychology Studies / Psychology & Community Services or its equivalent, with at least 3 years' experience in a healthcare or social service setting
2. Certificate in Basic Counselling would have an advantage
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
4. Documented proof of:
5. Measles (or Mumps, Measles and Rubella) vaccination or serological evidence of measles immunity; and
6. Diphtheria (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) vaccination taken during preceding 10 years at prevailing point of reference as required for all healthcare workers under the Healthcare Services Act. Applicants without these vaccinations are welcome to apply if they undertake to complete the vaccination(s) before work commencement