Social Work Associate: Oncology Patient & Caregiver Support

Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation in Singapore seeks a Social Work Associate to support individuals and families affected by blood cancers. You will provide psychosocial and practical assistance, connect clients to community resources, and collaborates with hospitals and partners to ensure coordinated care.

The role covers needs assessment, care planning, referrals, patient education, and group activities to enhance survivorship and wellbeing. Relevant social work qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or recognised equivalent required.
• Eligibility for SASW accreditation where applicable.
• Diploma or relevant qualification in social work, social services, psychology, counselling, community care, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial and practical support tailored to blood cancer patients and caregivers to help them manage diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survivorship challenges.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify individual patient and caregiver support requirements and develop appropriate care plans.
• Collaborate with hospital medical social workers, healthcare professionals, and community partners to ensure continuity of care and coordinated support.
• Facilitate referrals to LLF programmes and relevant community services, and assist patients and caregivers in navigating psychosocial, financial, and community resources.
• Follow up with referred patients to monitor ongoing support and adjust interventions as needed.
• Support and facilitate patient and caregiver support groups, peer-support activities, and community programmes to enhance psychosocial wellbeing and survivorship.
• Assist in developing and delivering patient education talks, workshops, and engagement activities to promote awareness and participation.
• Encourage patient and caregiver involvement to build supportive peer networks and community connections.
• Support LLF's development of community-based survivorship services by helping patients navigate practical issues such as social reintegration, family adjustment, and return-to-work challenges through appropriate referrals.
• Strengthen linkages between clinical care and community-based support by working closely with healthcare and community partners.
• Maintain accurate, confidential case notes, referral records, and service documentation in compliance with LLF policies and data protection requirements.
• Track patient engagement, follow-up activities, and programme outcomes to support service monitoring and evaluation.
• Collect service data and feedback to contribute to programme evaluation and reporting efforts.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with hospitals, healthcare professionals, social service agencies, and community partners.
• Participate in meetings, patient forums, and outreach activities to represent LLF and support patient services.
• Support the Programme & Services team in developing new initiatives based on emerging patient and caregiver needs.
• Perform other duties that support LLF's patient services and programmes as required

Education

Degree in Social Work or recognised equivalent

Eligibility for accreditation with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW)

Diploma or relevant qualification in social work, social services, psychology, counselling, community care, or related discipline

Job description

Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation in Singapore seeks a Social Work Associate to support individuals and families affected by blood cancers. You will provide psychosocial and practical assistance, connect clients to community resources, and collaborates with hospitals and partners to ensure coordinated care.

The role covers needs assessment, care planning, referrals, patient education, and group activities to enhance survivorship and wellbeing. Relevant social work qualifications are required.