Senior Social Worker, PDS/HST

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Conduct case assessment and formulate Individualized Care Plan for Persons with Dementia and their carers.
• Provide intervention such as psychoeducation, supportive counselling and service referral. Able to administer Advance Care Planning will be a bonus.
• Liaise and collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals and external service providers for holistic care management.
• Provide case recordings and relevant documentations.
• Participate in team meetings and case conferences as required.
• Assist in the preparation of data and statistics for programme evaluation and reporting purposes.
• Plan and facilitate Caregiver Support Group sessions.
• Support in outreach events and talks.
• Any ad-hoc tasks as and when required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Preferably with degree in an allied health profession/social work/ psychology etc.

• Preferably 2 years of clinical experience.

• Good oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.

• Ability to facilitate group sessions will be an added advantage.

• Able to work on occasional Saturdays and weekday evenings.

• Passionate about dementia care and working with people.

• Prior working experience in dementia care will be an added advantage.