Social Worker (SPED School)

ST ANDREW'S MISSION HOSPITAL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide case management and support for students and families. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, facilitating financial assistance, and planning community engagement sessions. Candidates should have a degree in Social Work and preferably 2–4 years of experience. Key skills include crisis intervention and strong interpersonal abilities. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant professional experience is preferred.
• Strong team player and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage a diverse caseload is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end case management support.
• Conduct psycho-social assessments and home visits.
• Participate in the Admissions team and process applications.

Skills

Clinical Supervision

Crisis Intervention

Interpersonal Skills

Social Services

Case Management

Care Planning

Team Player

Education

Recognised degree in Social Work

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Case & Family Management

• Provide end-to-end case management support, including comprehensive assessment, care planning, and the implementation of appropriate interventions.
• Conduct psycho-social assessments and perform home visits when necessary to gain a holistic understanding of the student's needs and family environment.
• Offer individual counselling and practical assistance to students and families to improve coping mechanisms, resilience and self-esteem.
• Review casework interventions to ensure effectiveness, and close cases upon achieving sustainable service outcomes for families.
• Maintain accurate case notes, documentation, and prepare required social reports in accordance with professional standards.

Financial & Resource Navigation

• Conduct means-testing and process applications for financial assistance schemes in accordance with the school’s policies and guidelines.
• Act as a crisis intervention and support resource for families during times of significant need.
• Secure and facilitate the provision of financial subsidies and appropriate community resources for families.

Admissions & Intake Coordination

• Participate as a member of the Admissions team to process incoming student applications and coordinate required documentation.
• Conduct post-admission parent interviews to assess family coping, identify presenting needs, and provide early interventions when necessary.
• Liaise with parents, feeder schools, and relevant agencies to support the application and intake process.

Family and Group Support Services

• Plan, facilitate, and evaluate parent/stakeholder group engagement sessions focused on sharing knowledge, building social support systems, and creating resilient networks.
• Actively involve parents and caregivers in school-based programmes and activities to strengthen the home–school partnership and extend outreach efforts.

Programme Development & Community Work

• Support programme development through data collection, documentation, and basic data analysis.
• Assist in the implementation and promotion of programmes to target client groups, stakeholders, partners, and external agencies.
• Conduct environmental scans and assess broader community needs through data-gathering and analysis to inform programme planning and continuous improvement.

Job Holder Requirements and Attributes

• Possess a recognised degree and/or graduate diploma in Social Work
• Preferably with 2 – 4 years of relevant professional experience
• Proactive and self-motivated work attitude with strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
• A strong team player who can work effectively and harmoniously within a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Strong capacity to work independently and handle pressure while managing a diverse caseload effectively.
• Experience working with children/adults with special needs especially those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an added advantage.
• For Senior Social Worker roles: Ability to provide clinical supervision to staff and interns.

Tell employers what skills you have

• Clinical Supervision
• Referrals
• Hospitals
• Interpersonal Skills
• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Subsidies
• Crisis Intervention
• Care Planning
• Pressure
• Interventions
• Nursing
• Team Player
• Case Management
• Service Delivery