Social Work Associate

Cadmus Resources; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadmus Resources is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join a charitable palliative care provider. The role involves mean testing, collecting socio-financial data, and supporting MSW/counsellors to ensure timely patient care.

The position requires a Diploma in Social Work and 1–2 years in health or social services. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, with flexibility to work in varied settings, are desired.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Work or related discipline required.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Analytical and interviewing abilities preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to varied settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mean testing for all relevant patients.
• Gather and document socio-financial information to support intervention by medical social worker/counsellor.
• Provide administrative support to MSW(s)/counsellors and manage client cases.
• Assist in follow-up calls and liaison with family members to gather documents for means test, admissions, and financial aid.
• Update and maintain training manual for new staff.
• Provide basic information and referral services, including outreach for Bereavement Care Programme.
• Assist in departmental programmes and other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Head of Department.
• Participate in in-service education and ensure transfer of learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Interviewing skills

Independent working

Flexibility

Education

Diploma in Social Work

Job description

• Charitable Palliative Care Provider
• Part of Interdisciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Team
• Collaborative Working Environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct mean testing for all relevant patients
• Gather and document socio-financial information of patients and family members to facilitate intervention by medical social worker/ counsellor.
• Provide administrative support to MSW(s)/ Counsellors and administration of client cases.
• Assist in follow up phone calls and liaison work with family members on gathering of necessary documents to facilitate completion of means test, inpatient admission paperwork and financial assistance.
• Update and maintain training manual for new staff.
• Provide basic information and referral services (Inclusive of outreach services for Bereavement Care Programme & answering any phone calls or walk-in enquiries).
• Assist in Departmental programmes and any other duties assigned by Supervisor/ Head of Department.
• Participates in in-service education programme and follow-up to ensure optimum transfer of learning.

Requirements

• Diploma in Social Work, Social Services, community development related disciplines.
• Preferably with 1-2 years of working experience in health and/or social service sector.
• Bilingual and ability to communicate in local dialects preferred.
• Passion to serve and provide good patient care.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently.
• Flexible, adaptable and able to work effectively in varied setting.
• Good in analytical and interviewing skills.
• With aspiration to pursue social work degree, preferably.