Social Worker — Journey-Based Senior Care

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited seeks Social Workers across our Active Ageing Centre (AAC), Senior Day Care (SDC) and Home Care services. You will provide psychosocial assessment, counselling, caregiver support, care coordination and resource mobilisation for seniors and their caregivers.

Guided by Journey-Based Care and the Esther Care Philosophy, you will partner with seniors, caregivers and multidisciplinary teams to understand What Matters Most and develop integrated care plans that promote

Qualifications

• Degree or Postgraduate Degree in Social Work recognised by SASW.
• Registered Social Worker (RSW) preferred or eligible for registration.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in community care, eldercare, medical social work, home care or social service settings.
• Experience working with frail older adults and caregivers is preferred.
• Knowledge of Singapore's community care ecosystem, financial assistance schemes and long-term care services.
• Experience in multidisciplinary care coordination is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment, counselling, emotional support, crisis intervention and appropriate social work interventions.
• Support seniors and caregivers experiencing adjustment difficulties, grief and loss, social isolation, family conflict, caregiver stress, mental health concerns and dementia-related challenges.
• Provide psychoeducation and interventions to strengthen coping, resilience, self-efficacy and informed decision-making.
• Identify individuals requiring specialist intervention and facilitate timely referrals.
• Monitor psychosocial needs and review interventions in response to changes in circumstances.

Education

Degree or Postgraduate Degree in Social Work recognised by SASW

Job description

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited seeks Social Workers across our Active Ageing Centre (AAC), Senior Day Care (SDC) and Home Care services. You will provide psychosocial assessment, counselling, caregiver support, care coordination and resource mobilisation for seniors and their caregivers.

Guided by Journey-Based Care and the Esther Care Philosophy, you will partner with seniors, caregivers and multidisciplinary teams to understand What Matters Most and develop integrated care plans that promote