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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker for Elderly Services to join our team. This professional will be responsible for providing social, emotional, and practical support to elderly individuals, helping them improve their quality of life and maintain their autonomy. The Social Worker will assess the needs of the elderly, plan and implement social interventions, and collaborate with families, caregivers, and other institutions to ensure comprehensive and humane care. The candidate must have strong communication skills, empathy, and knowledge of public policies aimed at the elderly. The role involves home visits, case follow-ups, guidance on rights and access to services, and promoting activities that encourage socialization and well-being among the elderly. We seek someone committed to professional ethics and the promotion of dignity and social inclusion for the elderly.
Responsibilities
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- Plan and implement personalized social interventions.
- Conduct home visits for case follow-up.
- Guide elderly and families on rights and available services.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and partner institutions.
- Promote socialization and inclusion activities for the elderly.
- Record and monitor progress of services provided.
- Participate in meetings and professional training sessions.
- Ensure confidentiality and ethics in elderly care.
- Prepare reports and necessary documentation for services.
Requirements
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- Active registration with the Regional Social Work Council.
- Previous experience working with elderly or vulnerable groups.
- Knowledge of public policies for the elderly.
- Strong communication and empathy skills.
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
- Availability for home visits and travel.
- Organizational skills for case documentation.
- Commitment to professional ethics and confidentiality.
- Basic computer skills for record keeping and reporting.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have working with elderly individuals?
- How do you handle family conflict situations?
- Which public policies for elderly care do you know?
- How do you ensure elderly autonomy in your work?
- Describe a situation where you helped an elderly person overcome a social difficulty.
- How do you organize your work and documentation?
- What is your approach to working in multidisciplinary teams?
- How do you promote social inclusion for the elderly?
- What challenges do you expect in this role?
- How do you maintain ethics and confidentiality in your work?
