Company Overview
Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation is a registered charity in Singapore supporting patients and families affected by blood cancers.
Job Summary
The Social Worker / Social Work Associate supports individuals and families affected by blood cancers throughout diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survivorship by providing psychosocial and practical assistance and connecting them to community resources.
Responsibilities
Provide psychosocial and practical support tailored to blood cancer patients and caregivers to help them manage diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survivorship challenges
Conduct needs assessments to identify individual patient and caregiver support requirements and develop appropriate care plans
Collaborate with hospital medical social workers, healthcare professionals, and community partners to ensure continuity of care and coordinated support
Facilitate referrals to LLF programmes and relevant community services, and assist patients and caregivers in navigating psychosocial, financial, and community resources
Follow up with referred patients to monitor ongoing support and adjust interventions as needed
Support and facilitate patient and caregiver support groups, peer-support activities, and community programmes to enhance psychosocial wellbeing and survivorship
Assist in developing and delivering patient education talks, workshops, and engagement activities to promote awareness and participation
Encourage patient and caregiver involvement to build supportive peer networks and community connections
Support LLF’s development of community-based survivorship services by helping patients navigate practical issues such as social reintegration, family adjustment, and return-to-work challenges through appropriate referrals
Strengthen linkages between clinical care and community-based support by working closely with healthcare and community partners
Maintain accurate, confidential case notes, referral records, and service documentation in compliance with LLF policies and data protection requirements
Track patient engagement, follow-up activities, and programme outcomes to support service monitoring and evaluation
Collect service data and feedback to contribute to programme evaluation and reporting efforts
Build and maintain effective working relationships with hospitals, healthcare professionals, social service agencies, and community partners
Participate in meetings, patient forums, and outreach activities to represent LLF and support patient services
Support the Programme & Services team in developing new initiatives based on emerging patient and caregiver needs
Perform other duties that support LLF’s patient services and programmes as required
Required competencies and certifications
Degree in Social Work or recognised equivalent (for Social Worker role)
Eligibility for accreditation with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW), where applicable (for Social Worker role)
Diploma or relevant qualification in social work, social services, psychology, counselling, community care, or related discipline (for Social Work Associate / Assistant role)
Preferred competencies and qualifications
Experience in healthcare, oncology, palliative care, or community care (advantageous for Social Worker role)
Relevant experience working with patients, caregivers, or vulnerable populations (advantageous for Social Work Associate / Assistant role)
Fresh graduates with strong interest in oncology and community-based patient support may be considered (Social Worker role)
Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation
is a registered charity in Singapore, with IPC status. The Foundation aims to support patients and their families as they battle blood cancers. We work closely with the doctors and transplant teams in Singapore hospitals to provide financial and counselling support to people affected by blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma etc.
Since 2002, the Foundation has approved more than S$17.3million to 800 patients who undergo curative treatment in our local restructured hospitals.