Assistant Social Work Officer (Medical Social Services Department)

Application Deadline: 18 May 2026

Date of Issue: 4 May 2026

Post: Assistant Social Work Officer

Rank: Assistant Social Work Officer

Hospital/ Department: Yan Chai Hospital / Medical Social Servies Department

Pay: HK$39,485 - HK$87,341 (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.

2. Process pre-admission and discharge planning.

3. Render multi-disciplinary patient service.

4. Render counselling service for needy patients and their families.

5. Plan and run patient groups and run mass programs for patients’ well-being.

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 Master's degree in Social Work from a local university, or equivalent.

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. Proficient in interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Strong drive to help (and utilize various social work approaches in patient care).
4. Social work therapy skills.
5. Empathy.
6. Commitment to patient care.
7. Leadership.
 

Remarks

1. Please refer to https://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”.

2. Applicants who are expected to graduate in July 2026 may also apply. If selected, their appointment will be subject to having satisfied all the appointment requirements.

Please submit application online on or before 18 May 2026. For enquiries, please telephone 2990 4176 / 2990 4178.