Medical Social Worker

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct joint home visits with Occupational Therapists (OTs) to assess clients’ psychosocial needs, goals, motivations, and barriers to community reintegration.
• Co-develop and review client-centred care plans with OTs, integrating functional, psychosocial, and community participation goals.
• Provide case management, motivational interviewing, caregiver support, and assistance with environmental or home modifications where required.
• Develop and oversee the Befriender Buddy volunteer scheme, including volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, matching, and ongoing support.
• Coordinate ReAblement Care Associates (RCAs) and Befriender Buddies to support clients’ goals and community participation.
• Facilitate social prescribing and linkage to community activities, groups, and services, including accompaniment where needed.
• Support discharge planning, follow-up arrangements, and continuity of care with clients, caregivers, and community partners.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary case discussions with OTs, RCAs, and Befriender Buddies to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.
• Maintain timely documentation and support programme reporting, monitoring, and achievement of programme outcomes.
• Collaborate with ICCP and community partners to strengthen continuity of care beyond the programme.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or Graduate Diploma in Social Work.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in Medical Social Work, community care, rehabilitation, or home-based services.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams and coordinating with community partners.
• Strong interest in supporting functional recovery, community reintegration, and caregiver/family well-being.
• Good communication, engagement, case management, and coordination skills

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted applicants will be notified

EA Personnel: Linda Lim | EA Personnel No: R1221302 | EA License No: 02C4944 | HP: 8092 7381