Social Worker

SASCO SENIOR CITIZENS' HOME; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in Singapore is seeking a social worker to provide case management and counseling services for elderly clients. The role involves conducting assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with families and external agencies. To succeed, candidates should have a Degree in Social Work and at least 4 years of experience in the field, ideally with the elderly. The position offers a supportive work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

AWS

Bonus x 2

Lunch Provided

Training & Development

Qualifications

• At least 4 years’ social work experience.
• Experience in a residential setting for the elderly.
• Good knowledge of government financial schemes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments for clients and families.
• Develop and implement individual care plans (ICP) for clients.
• Provide person-centered counseling for clients and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Financial assessment

Counseling skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registered Social Worker

Job description

Overview

Working Location: Telok Blangah (Day Care Centre 5 days work week)

Benefits

• AWS
• Bonus x 2
• Lunch Provided
• Training & Development

Job purpose

• The Jobholder will provide direct social work case management, counselling to clients and their families, conducting social and financial assessment.
• Develop casework intervention plans, implementation and evaluation of programmes in order to help clients adapt to their limitations and assisting families with important decisions about their loved ones.
• Uphold professionalism in social work and SSCH’s care philosophy of person-centered care.

Duties and responsibilities

• Review applications from AIC. Interview client’s and caregivers during enrolment into our programme/Home. Conducting biopsychosocial assessment to assess the strength and resilience of the client, families, and social support systems.
• Build rapport with residents/clients and their families. Maintain constant communication with clients while addressing their concerns and goals and helping them keep positive attitudes. Educate the family members on the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients and ways they can access internal and external resources.
• Provide casework management for our clients and coordinate with external agencies such as hospitals and polyclinics for clients who require financial assistance for their medical appointments.
• Develop and implement individual care plans (ICP) for clients and provide therapeutic support as needed, working with other multidisciplinary team (MDT) members.
• Execute the ICP and monitor progress. Develop and implement programmes and activities through a planned/structured manner that is aligned to SASCO values to meet the clients’ care needs.
• Coordinate with PT and OT departments to assist in helping clients feel comfortable and confident.
• Prepare 6th monthly ICP review reports and monthly review records for clients.
• Evaluate existing, new and prospective clients based on their needs, desires and limitations.
• Update client particulars and social reports/reviews. Conduct casework evaluation, maintain case notes/documents.
• Provide person-centered counselling for clients and/or families - counselling clients who suffer from poor mental health states (e.g. depression, anxiety), and coping and adjustment difficulties in their transition.
• Risk assessment - assessing risk of self-harm (e.g. suicide) and to others (e.g. family violence, elder abuse).
• Financial assessment and fund management and prepare periodic reports as required - identifying and referring cases for financial assistance (e.g. generate Means Test Subsidy Change Rate Report from MOH for invoices printing/Changed Subsidy report, IHDC Master).
• Any other additional tasks assigned by the Management.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• A Degree in Social Work, Registered Social Worker
• At least 4 years’ social work experience
• Prior experience in residential setting for the elderly
• Have good knowledge of government financial schemes
• Ability to work with different groups, elderly, stakeholders
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Generate reports and statistics as required by MSF