Head, Social Work

Job Responsibilities

1. Leading, planning and development of social work practice standards, quality outcomes, in support of HNF's overall mission to empower patients, clients and caregivers in the community through all-round support.
2. Responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and delivery of social work and mental health services, in line with HNF's overall mission and care model.
3. Ensure quality and cost-effective delivery of social work and mental health services in home care, caregiver support and community outreach.
4. Identify needs and develop appropriate social work services in support of HNF patients, caregivers and community.
5. Review, develop and enhance work processes/guidelines of social work department and CREST team to ensure efficiency and compliance with government guidelines and regulations, such as Means Testing, MediFund and ILTC subsidy scheme.
6. Guide, manage and develop Social Work Department's staff to meet the department's objectives, including managing workload distribution, developing training plans and providing supervision and mentorship to staff in the department.
7. Collaborate with internal clinical and non-clinical colleagues in clinical care and in support of HNF's goals.
8. Identify and develop appropriate networking and collaborative partnerships with external organizations to advance HNF's mission.
9. Any other duties assigned by the said reporting officer.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work or its equivalent. A Certificate in Counselling would be an advantage.
2. Registered Social Worker.
3. At least 8 to 10 years of social work experience, with at least 3 years of supervisory experience, and 1 year in healthcare.
4. Able to apply knowledge and experience to address practical problems of staff and clients.

Other Information

1. Direct report from Principal Medical Social Worker, Senior/ Medical Social Worker, Executive, Senior Admin Assistants, Social Work Associates.