Social Work Assistant

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a professional to assist medical social workers in casework, helping patients cope with financial and care issues. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in psychology, at least 3 years' experience in a healthcare setting, and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Collaboration with other professionals is essential to ensure the psychosocial well-being of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a healthcare or social service setting.
• Certificate in Basic Counselling would be advantageous.
• Documented proof of measles and diphtheria vaccinations required.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical social workers with casework.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support patients' psychosocial well-being.

Skills

Psychology

Counselling

Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma in Psychology Studies / Psychology & Community Services

Job description

Overview

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

• Diploma in Psychology Studies / Psychology & Community Services or its equivalent, with at least 3 years' experience in a healthcare or social service setting


• Certificate in Basic Counselling would have an advantage


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications


• Documented proof of:
  
  
  
  • Measles (or Mumps, Measles and Rubella) vaccination or serological evidence of measles immunity; and
  
  
  • 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