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Senior Social Worker

Roles & Responsibilities

Apex Harmony Lodge (AHL) is a 210-bed nursing home focused on providing dedicated care for individuals with dementia. We are dedicated to empowering lives affected by dementia and create a psychosocial and physical environment so that persons with dementia continue to live well. 

Key Responsibilities:

Casework and Counselling

  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for current and new admissions
  • Develop, implement and review individualized care plans that remain responsive to evolving needs
  • Provide case management and care coordination for residents and their families
  • Deliver emotional support and therapeutic counselling to residents and caregivers
  • Support families through transitions, including dementia diagnosis, care planning and end-of-life discussions

 Supervision and Mentorship

  • Provide clinical supervision, guidance and case consultation to Social Workers and Social Work Associates
  • Model best practices in ethical decision-making, case formulation and client engagement
  • Contribute to the professional development of the team through coaching, training and reflective practice

 Interdisciplinary Collaboration

  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure holistic, person-centred care for residents
  • Partner closely with nursing, allied health, and medical colleagues in care planning and implementation
  • Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with external agencies, including hospitals, government bodies, community organizations and social agencies to mobilise resources for residents

 Professional and Ethical Standards

  • Uphold professional social work ethics and confidentiality in line with the Singapore Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics
  • Ensure compliance with documentation, audit, and reporting requirements (e.g., MOH, AIC)
  • Stay updated on current best practices and contribute to the refinement of care models within the Lodge

Requirements:

  • Graduate Diploma or Degree in Social Work from a recognised institution
  • Registered Social Worker (RSW) with SASW preferred
  • Completion of Social Work Supervision training
  • At least 8 years of social work experience in local restructured hospitals and nursing homes
  • At least 5 years of experience in supervisory capacity
  • Familiarity with the National Social Work Competency Framework and person-centred dementia care
  • Strong clinical social work skills in casework, counselling and crisis management
  • Effective communicator and compassionate listener, especially in sensitive conversations
  • Comfortable navigating complex family dynamics and care transitions

All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Only candidates already residing in Singapore will be considered.

Submit your resume to recruit@apexharmony.org.sg to apply today!

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