Social Worker Canadian Hospital Dubai

Canadian Specialist Hospital is currently looking for a dedicated Social Worker to join their team in Dubai. This is a recently opened position at the hospital and is open for applications now. This person assists patients, families and significant others with their psychological, social, environmental, financial and emotional problems by conducting the needed psychosocial assessments that are related to presenting problems / concerns by providing necessary interventions needed to enhance patient quality of living.

Duties of Social Worker

• Carry out initial comprehensive person centered psychosocial assessments, plan and implement individual strategies of care.
• Promote & create awareness of social care / social work context.
• Respect the rights of the individual service user and their families, embracing values, spiritual beliefs and customs.
• Serve as an advocate for patients and families in ensuring that their expressed wishes are central when planning care to meet the clients long term care needs.
• Liaise effectively with other agencies including government and charities involved in the care of individuals.
• Liaise with other professionals and external organizations to provide services to individuals, families and carers.
• Must have awareness of child abuse laws within the UAE and be an active participant in associated committees in hospital.
• Take care of vulnerable clients including the assessment of client needs, social care plan and identification of resources to meet individual’s needs.
• Coordinate the delivery of social care plans and liaising with the government or charity agencies.
• Assess the needs of patients and families & coordinate the necessary services and interventions needed to meet their care needs.
• As part of the social work assessment, identify any concerns regarding the safety of family members including children and vulnerable adults.
• Coordinate organization of care packages and facilitate access to a wide range of resources and information.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss and advocate for the patient and family needs (physical, social and emotional).
• Consider any legal issues for patients admitted and liaise with admitting authority such as police, judicial, prosecution.
• Participate in safe and effective decision making to facilitate a safe, timely discharge from bedded units and community teams.

Qualifications & Experience

Following are the requirements for the role of Social Worker at Canadian Specialist Hospital:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• Minimum 6 months to 1year experience (post qualification) in related field in a hospital or clinical settings.
• Valid Registration / license / membership from Allied Health Council or equivalent authority from home country & working country.
• Department of Health (DOH) license with title as a Clinical Social worker is desirable.

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