Medical Social Worker - (Nursing Home - Hougang) - Toa Payoh

We are seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker for our upcoming nursing home in Hougang, scheduled to begin operations in early 2026. Initially, you will be required to start at our current branch in Macpherson by the end of 2025.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assess the strength and resilience of the resident, families, and social support systems to help the individual function within the community
• Co-ordinate social services through a case management approach
• Identify and refer cases for financial assistance
• Financial counselling
• Address psychosocial needs through care and counselling
• Educate resident’s family member on the physical and psychosocial needs and mediate familial conflicts
• Assist staff members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the residents’ health problems
• Assess risk of self-harm and to others
• Work with nursing and other allied health professionals, residents and their families to develop and implement the care plan and the post discharge care plan
• Discuss long-term care issues with the resident and family
• Train other staff members on communication skills, mediation skills, stress management etc
• Other duties assigned by the Management

Requirements:

• Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work with relevant experience
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Registered Social Worker with Singapore Association of Social Workers
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Salary will commensurate with relevant working experience and qualification.