Social Worker

Metta Welfare Association; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Metta Welfare Association in Singapore seeks a Social Work Assistant to support Social Workers and the multidisciplinary team in enhancing residents’ well-being and coordinating programmes. You will provide administrative support and help with case management and community resources.

The role emphasizes compassionate, collaborative care for adults with disabilities in a residential setting, including documentation, subsidy processes, and engagement with families and service partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments and manage admissions, care planning, reviews, and discharges.
• Monitor clients’ needs and coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct home or hospital visits when required.
• Provide counselling, emotional support, and caregiver education.
• Assist with Means Testing, financial assistance applications, and access to community resources.
• Work closely with healthcare professionals and participate in case discussions and service planning to ensure holistic care.
• Maintain accurate client records, reports, and database updates.
• Prepare and submit subsidy claims, monthly reports, and required statistics.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and guide Social Work Administration staff.
• Support audits, organizational projects, and events.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Job description

Company Overview

Metta Welfare Association, founded in 1992, is a registered charity endorsed by multiple Singapore ministries. It provides accessible medical care, disability support, special education, and community services to improve lives with compassion and hope.

Job Summary

Metta Home for the Disabled provides long-term residential care for adults with intellectual and multiple disabilities. As a Social Work Assistant, you will support Social Workers and the multidisciplinary team to enhance residents’ well-being, coordinate programmes, and provide administrative support for smooth social work service delivery.

Responsibilities

1. Case Management & Client Care

• Conduct client assessments and manage admissions, care planning, reviews, and discharges.
• Monitor clients’ needs and coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct home or hospital visits when required.

2. Caregiver Support

• Provide counselling, emotional support, and caregiver education.
• Assist with Means Testing, financial assistance applications, and access to community resources.

3. Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with healthcare professionals and participate in case discussions and service planning to ensure holistic care.

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate client records, reports, and database updates.
• Prepare and submit subsidy claims, monthly reports, and required statistics.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

5. Other Duties

• Supervise and guide Social Work Administration staff.
• Support audits, organizational projects, and events.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.