Social Worker Or SW Aide

Thong Kheng Welfare Services Society; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community services organization in Singapore seeks a skilled Social Worker to assist clients and families through assessments and counseling. The role involves developing care plans, maintaining accurate case documentation, and collaborating with relevant Ministries and agencies to optimize client support. Candidates should have a degree in Social Work and 2-5 years of healthcare experience, with excellent interpersonal skills to foster relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in disability work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of clients and submit social reports.
• Provide counseling services and maintain case files.
• Plan and implement training for clients and caregivers.
• Network with agencies for community resource support.

Skills

Clinical Supervision

Referrals

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal Skills

Counseling

Case Management

Service Delivery

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Assist in conducting assessments of clients and family members in their homes before recommending admission to the Home.

Conduct assessments of severity, key risks, and protective factors for intervention, if necessary, and provide Home Visits, counseling services to help clients and family members manage issues associated with their disabilities, enabling a degree of independent living.

Conduct assessments of the client or family and submit a social report with action plans based on the assessment.

Prepare case history information, psychosocial assessments, and social work treatment plans. Document and maintain case files and prepare reports according to required documentation guidelines and meet Ministry standards.

Conduct closure of cases upon achieving sustainable service outcomes. Plan, develop, and implement curricula, psychoeducational training, and group work for clients and/or their caregivers.

Participate in developmental programs and supervision for personal and professional growth.

Maintain minimum requirements for renewal of membership with the professional association.

Working and Reporting to Ministries

• Administer financial assistance or seek deviation for clients from Ministries to ease financial support and enable clients to stay in the Home.

Network with other agencies to tap community resources for intervention support to clients.

Work with therapists and training officers in planning individualized care plans.

Assist programme head or supervisor with programme accountability reporting duties.

Evaluate the effectiveness of training and group work interventions.

Held a degree in Social Work from a recognized institution with 2‑5 years of experience in a healthcare setting.

Manage good relationships and communication with various Ministries.

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships.

Preferably have a minimum of 3 years of experience in disability work.

Work week: 5.5 days.

Location

600 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574421.

Tell Employers What Skills You Have

• Clinical Supervision
• Referrals
• Microsoft Office
• Hospitals
• Interpersonal Skills
• Treatment
• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Counseling
• Networking
• Interventions
• Accountability
• Nursing
• Team Player
• Case Management
• Service Delivery