Social Worker (Disability Homes)

Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities is seeking a dedicated social worker to conduct case management, psychoeducation, and group work for residents at THK Homes for Disabled in Singapore. The role involves assessments, home visits, and coordinating with families and the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.

The candidate should hold a recognised degree in social work, possess strong communication and documentation skills, and demonstrate discretion when handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree or Post Graduate Qualifications in Social Work from a recognised institution.
• Good listening and communication skills to communicate with clients with diverse abilities and backgrounds.
• Good written communication skills to document information in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders and external agencies.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct case management and psychoeducation for residents.
• Plan and facilitate group work for residents at THK Homes for Disabled.
• Manage enquiries and referrals.
• Conduct assessments and home/site visits; provide counselling and behavioural interventions.
• Support in the submission of HOMES means testing and transport subsidy applications.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team for crisis management and care plans.
• Maintain accurate case records and prepare reports for governing bodies.

Skills

Team player

Listening skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

To conduct case management and psychoeducation, and to plan and facilitate groupwork for residents at THK Homes for Disabled.

Clinical Aspects

• Manage enquiries and referrals
• Conduct assessment and home/site visits, and provide counselling, behavioural interventions, groupwork and support for residents and their families
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' care and financial needs, and support in the submission of HOMES means testing and transport subsidy applications as required
• Look after clients' physical and emotional welfare, identify anomalies and provide the appropriate intervention or service linkage
• Manage emergency response and crisis management with regards to residents' behaviour management with the multi-disciplinary team
• Develop, implement and review Individual Training Plans for residents with the multi-disciplinary team
• Provide information, referral and psychoeducation services to caregivers
• Network and collaborate with relevant stakeholders and community partners
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences as required and actively share information in a respectful, non-judgemental manner

Process and Resources Aspects:

• Maintain accurate and timely updates of case recordings, client profiles and other related case work management processes
• Maintain accurate records, update records and prepare reports for reporting to governing agencies and government means-testing applications
• Adhere to the standard operating procedures and social work practices
• Plan and implement projects/programmes assigned
• Attend and participate in individual clinical and group supervision sessions
• Attend relevant professional development seminars and training programmes for self-development

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree or Post Graduate Qualifications in Social Work from a recognised institution
• Good team player who is positive, caring and compassionate
• Good listening and communication skills to communicate with clients with diverse abilities and backgrounds
• Good written communication skills to document information in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders and external agencies
• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential information