Senior/Assistant Senior Social Worker (Dementia Work)

Job Summary

Purpose of job

Provide leadership in developing, implementing and evaluating evidence-based dementia and caregiver support programmes. Supervise the team’s clinical practice, lead outreach efforts and engage stakeholders to ensure person-centric service delivery. This role supports the rollout of non-pharmacological services for persons with dementia, covering preventive to intervention work, in collaboration with partners and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities Areas

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for clients and caregivers using the Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual (BPSS) model to develop individualised care plans.
• Provide case management, counselling, and care coordination for individuals with mental health conditions, including dementia.
• Deliver Care Connect’s programmes, including:
  
  o  Reminiscence Connect (RC): Thematic groupwork using reminiscence to support cognition in seniors with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia.
  
  o  Cognitive Stimulation Programme (CSP): Evidence-based group activities for persons with mild to moderate dementia.
  
  o  Eldersitter Programme: Home-based befriending and therapeutic engagement to maintain cognitive function in persons with dementia.
  
  o  Superheroes Programme: Group-based support and empowerment for caregivers of persons with dementia.

• Plan and implement community outreach, groupwork, and preventive mental health initiatives.
• Work closely with community partners to support clients with complex psychosocial and healthcare needs.
• Conduct public talks and workshops to raise awareness of mental health and dementia.
• Recruit, train and support volunteers serving as befrienders to clients with mental health needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Reporting Officer, Head, Community Mental Health and the Executive Director.

Requirements

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in mental health and dementia care, with demonstrated competencies in case management, group work, programme development, and community engagement.
• Prior supervisory experience will be an added advantage.

Qualifications:

Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, or

Nursing or Relevant Allied Health Qualifications

Others:

Willingness to travel and conduct home visits within the designated service boundary.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of case management practices for individuals with mental illnesses and dementia.
• Familiarity with current trends and developments in the health and social care sectors.
• Effective team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bilingual abilities and knowledge of dialects will be an added advantage.

Please send in your CV with expected salary to [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.