Social Work Officer
- Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Permanent
- Full-time
Pay: HK$96,142 to HK$114,905 (HGPS Point 34 to Point 39) per month including Monthly Allowance
Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as end-of-contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff upon completion of the contract subject to satisfactory performance.Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide casework services to patients and their families, especially for more difficult and complicated cases.2. Conduct research/group work services/community programmes*.3. Provide professional guidelines, training and case supervision to staff.4. Provide professional support and information to other health care professionals.5. Liaise with government departments and other welfare agencies for coordination of services and community resources.6. Assist the Department Manager to:(a) undertake the overall administration and management of the department.(b) plan, organise and monitor the service delivery of the department.(c) handle enquiries from District Board members, reporters, officials, etc and monitor hardship cases reported by the media.7. Any job-related duties assigned by senior.Entry Requirements:
1. (a) A degree in Social Work from a local university or equivalent.OR(b) A degree from a local university, or equivalent and have successfully completed a one-year post-graduate course in Social Work from a local university, or equivalent.OR(c) A degree from a local university, or equivalent and have successfully completed a two-year post-graduate course in Social Work or possess a Master’s degree in Social Work from a local university, or equivalent.(Note: Equivalent qualifications are those recognised for registration with the Social Workers Registration Board.)2. Registration with and a valid registration certificate issued by the Hong Kong Social Workers Registration Board.3. 5 years’ experience as an Assistant Social Work Officer in Medical Social Services or equivalent.4. Fluency in written English and Chinese as well as spoken English and Cantonese.Preferred Attributes:
1. (a) Grade E in English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent.OR(b) Level 2 in English Language and Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education, or equivalent.2. Knowledge on local community resources service development and social policy.3. Social Work therapy skills.4. A post-basic academic or professional qualification.5. A management qualification and/or experience.6. Supervisory skills and leadership attributes.7. Contribution to professional development including research, teaching and training.8. Communication skill.9. Empathy.10. Commitment to patient care.11. Interpersonal skills.QualificationsRemarks:1. Please refer to for “Notes to Applicants”.2. Shortlisted applicants are required to prepare a PowerPoint presentation (10 minutes) on the following topic during the interview:
“Action Plan for the Implementation of enhanced medical fee waiving in KEC"Please note the presentation is a part of the selection process. If you do not submit the relevant powerpoint in later stage, your application will not be considered.3. This is a time-limited post for up to 2 years.4. Please submit application on-line together with the following document(s). Alternatively, applicant may send the hardcopy of the document(s) to Cluster Human Resources Division, United Christian Hospital, 130 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon on or before 5 September 2025.
(a) Curriculum vitae;
(b) Reference letter from the applicant's immediate supervisor within the past 3 years on the applicant's personality, professional skills, management competency and performance, if any.For enquiries, please telephone 3949 5232.