Assistant Social Work Officer, DKCHFYKHMMRC

Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

			Application Deadline :	24 November 2025
			Date of Issue :	10 November 2025

Vacancy Notification Circular No. HKWCA251102

Position	:	Assistant Social Work Officer
Cluster / Hospital / Department	:	Medical Social Services The Duchess of Kent Childrens Hospital at Sandy Bay / Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Fung Yiu King Hospital/ MacLehose Medical Rehabilitation Centre Hong Kong West Cluster
Pay
HK$39485 to HK$87341 (HGPS Point 16 to 33) per month including Monthly Allowance Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff at the end of each 3 years during the 9-year contract period subject to satisfactory performance.
Key Responsibilities

1.	Provide psycho-social assessment and intervention for patients.
2.	Process pre-admission and discharge planning.
3.	Render counselling service for needy patients and their families.
4.	Develop coordinate and support hospital / cluster-based service and project under MSS.
5.	Collaborate with health care professionals and community partners to facilitate patients rehabilitation and re-integration into the community.
6.	Conduct and participate in activities related to continuous quality improvement and service evaluation.
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 at 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 Masters 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.	Fluency in written English and Chinese as well as spoken English and Cantonese.

Preferred Attributes / Exposure

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.	Working experience in family & children service / medical social service / paediatrics setting.
3.	Proficient in interpersonal and communication skills.
4.	Strong drive to help and utilize various social work approaches / therapies in patient care.
5.	Empathy with commitment to patient care.
6.	Ability to build internal and external partnership with strong team spirit.
7.	Able to work under pressure.
Remarks
1.	Please refer to for Notes to Applicants.
Please submit application on or before 24 November 2025. For enquiries please telephone.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Application Deadline :24 November 2025Date of Issue :10 November 2025Vacancy Notification Circular No. HKWCA251102Position:Assistant Social Work OfficerCluster / Hospital / Department:Medical Social ServicesThe Duchess of Kent Childrens Hospital at Sandy Bay /Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Fung Yiu Kin...

			Application Deadline :	24 November 2025
			Date of Issue :	10 November 2025

Vacancy Notification Circular No. HKWCA251102

Position	:	Assistant Social Work Officer
Cluster / Hospital / Department	:	Medical Social Services The Duchess of Kent Childrens Hospital at Sandy Bay / Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Fung Yiu King Hospital/ MacLehose Medical Rehabilitation Centre Hong Kong West Cluster
Pay
HK$39485 to HK$87341 (HGPS Point 16 to 33) per month including Monthly Allowance Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff at the end of each 3 years during the 9-year contract period subject to satisfactory performance.
Key Responsibilities

1.	Provide psycho-social assessment and intervention for patients.
2.	Process pre-admission and discharge planning.
3.	Render counselling service for needy patients and their families.
4.	Develop coordinate and support hospital / cluster-based service and project under MSS.
5.	Collaborate with health care professionals and community partners to facilitate patients rehabilitation and re-integration into the community.
6.	Conduct and participate in activities related to continuous quality improvement and service evaluation.
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 at 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 Masters 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.	Fluency in written English and Chinese as well as spoken English and Cantonese.

Preferred Attributes / Exposure

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.	Working experience in family & children service / medical social service / paediatrics setting.
3.	Proficient in interpersonal and communication skills.
4.	Strong drive to help and utilize various social work approaches / therapies in patient care.
5.	Empathy with commitment to patient care.
6.	Ability to build internal and external partnership with strong team spirit.
7.	Able to work under pressure.
Remarks
1.	Please refer to for Notes to Applicants.
Please submit application on or before 24 November 2025. For enquiries please telephone.