Social Worker Associate/ Social Woker - Oncology

Company Overview

Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation is a registered charity in Singapore supporting patients and families affected by blood cancers.

Job Summary

The Social Worker / Social Work Associate supports individuals and families affected by blood cancers throughout diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survivorship by providing psychosocial and practical assistance and connecting them to community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial and practical support tailored to blood cancer patients and caregivers to help them manage diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survivorship challenges
• Conduct needs assessments to identify individual patient and caregiver support requirements and develop appropriate care plans
• Collaborate with hospital medical social workers, healthcare professionals, and community partners to ensure continuity of care and coordinated support
• Facilitate referrals to LLF programmes and relevant community services, and assist patients and caregivers in navigating psychosocial, financial, and community resources
• Follow up with referred patients to monitor ongoing support and adjust interventions as needed
• Support and facilitate patient and caregiver support groups, peer-support activities, and community programmes to enhance psychosocial wellbeing and survivorship
• Assist in developing and delivering patient education talks, workshops, and engagement activities to promote awareness and participation
• Encourage patient and caregiver involvement to build supportive peer networks and community connections
• Support LLF’s development of community-based survivorship services by helping patients navigate practical issues such as social reintegration, family adjustment, and return-to-work challenges through appropriate referrals
• Strengthen linkages between clinical care and community-based support by working closely with healthcare and community partners
• Maintain accurate, confidential case notes, referral records, and service documentation in compliance with LLF policies and data protection requirements
• Track patient engagement, follow-up activities, and programme outcomes to support service monitoring and evaluation
• Collect service data and feedback to contribute to programme evaluation and reporting efforts
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with hospitals, healthcare professionals, social service agencies, and community partners
• Participate in meetings, patient forums, and outreach activities to represent LLF and support patient services
• Support the Programme & Services team in developing new initiatives based on emerging patient and caregiver needs
• Perform other duties that support LLF’s patient services and programmes as required

Required competencies and certifications

• Degree in Social Work or recognised equivalent (for Social Worker role)
• Eligibility for accreditation with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW), where applicable (for Social Worker role)
• Diploma or relevant qualification in social work, social services, psychology, counselling, community care, or related discipline (for Social Work Associate / Assistant role)

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, oncology, palliative care, or community care (advantageous for Social Worker role)
• Relevant experience working with patients, caregivers, or vulnerable populations (advantageous for Social Work Associate / Assistant role)
• Fresh graduates with strong interest in oncology and community-based patient support may be considered (Social Worker role)