Roles & Responsibilities
The Senior Social Worker ( Mental Health ) provides comprehensive social services and support to individuals and their families. This role involves assessing the social, emotional, and practical needs of seniors, developing care plans, and coordinating services to enhance the well-being and quality of life for the clients. The Senior Social Worker will work collaboratively with healthcare teams, community organizations, and families to ensure holistic care and support for seniors in various care settings. The Senior Social Worker also provides supervisions to junior staff in managing casework and other related support work to the clients.
Casework Management
- Conduct assessments of the clients and caregivers to determine their social, emotional, health and physical needs. Review case notes and documents
- Develop and implement individualised care plans and interventions
- Provide holistic and integrated care for clients and caregivers through basic emotional support, monitoring, service linkage and conducting meaningful activities
- Prepare case recordings and social reports
- Evaluate progress and effectiveness of casework interventions
- Conduct closure of cases upon achieving sustainable service outcomes for clients, families and communities
Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships
Build professional relationships with clients, significant others and other professionalsParticipate in outreach to community partners to strengthen support and care coordination to address service gaps and service delivery issuesEvaluate progress and effectiveness of the collaboration efforts for the programmeProgramme and Staff Management
Support in managing the social service programme / service, including monitoring the progress and performanceProvide supervision and guidance to junior staff in the team and look into their professional development needsQualifications
Possess Degree in Social Work or Degree with a Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institutionOther Information
Relevant Experience
At least 3 - 5 years of casework experiencesAccredited as Registered Social Worker with Singapore Association of Social Workers would be an advantageCompetencies
People-oriented and have good interpersonal skillsExcellent oral and written communications skillsAnalytical ability & problem-solving skillsAbility to be flexible / creative in devising alternative solutions to issuesCommitted and can-do attitudeEffective report writing skillsTeam PlayerOnly shortlisted candidates will be notified.Krittika Kaur (krittikakaur@morganmckinley.com)
Associate Consultant
Morgan McKinley Singapore, Talent Solutions
EA License No : 11C5502
EA Registration Number : R25126716
Tell employers what skills you have
Report Writing
Clinical Supervision
Interpersonal Skills
Social Services
Stakeholder Engagement
Written Communications
Mental Health
Wellbeing
Team Player
Case Management
Writing Skills