Medical Social Worker (Community-Based)

Play a vital part in supporting the psychosocial well-being of our residents and their caregivers. You will take ownership of conducting in-depth assessments, coordinating care plans, and providing interventions that promote dignity, comfort, and holistic well-being for our elders.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads requiring social work intervention, including conducting BPSS assessments, case management, and coordinating care plans within stipulated timelines.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., through MDMs) to support the psychosocial well-being of elders and caregivers.
• Develop and coordinate discharge and transition plans for elders moving to other services when appropriate.
• Provide community-based case management and make necessary referrals to external agencies.
• Support and co-facilitate therapeutic groupwork/programmes and engage in ACP conversations when suitable.
• Prepare financial assistance reports (e.g., Medifund, Subsidy Deviation) and ensure proper documentation for case files, audits, and reporting.
• Contribute to funded programme statistical reports and participate in quality improvement initiatives/projects.
• Source community support networks and perform other tasks assigned by the clinical supervisor or Head of Department.

Requirements

• Degree or Graduate Diploma in Social Work.
• At least 2 years of direct social work experience.
• Experience working with elders in community or healthcare settings is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills; a team player.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Able to work independently with good initiative.

About St Lukes Eldercare

St Lukes ElderCare (SLEC) is a Christian healthcare provider dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors in Singapore, regardless of race, language and religion.

Guided by our GRACE philosophy of care, we are committed to providing compassionate and holistic care that fosters autonomy and choice. To empower elders of varying needs, from the fit to the frail, we offer a comprehensive suite of services islandwide. These include community-based programmes that promote active ageing; centre-based offerings such as day care, rehabilitation and nursing; residential (nursing home) services for long-term care; and home-based services covering medical, nursing and therapy needs.

Leveraging our legacy of over 25 years, we are on an unstoppable mission to transform care challenges of Singapores ageing population. Through innovation, collaboration and education, we seek to elevate the community care sector, where elders thrive in their golden years and age with dignity, independence and joy.

Incorporated in 1999, SLEC is a registered charity and an Institution of a Public Character. Since our founding with four centres, we have grown to more than 30 centres and two nursing homes, impacting over 22,000 elders islandwide.

We are seeking a passionate and compassionate professional to join us. If you're ready to embrace a challenge that blends purpose with professional and personal growth, we invite you to join our Super Loving Extra Caring family to Serve, Love and Empower Communities together!