Senior Social Worker

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 2 October 2026

Job Description / Role:

We’re hiring a Senior Social Worker for a leading healthcare provider in Dubai. You’ll assess patients’ social and financial circumstances, connect them with the support they need, and help families cope with illness and treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Run social, economic and environmental assessments for patients and recommend the right services
• Keep patient social records up to date to support treatment plans
• Follow up with patients regularly and do home visits when needed
• Arrange medical supplies and charity referrals for patients facing financial hardship
• Give psychosocial support to patients and families
• Plan awareness programs and patient activities
• Coordinate with social services teams at other hospitals
• Prepare social reports, certificates and periodic statistics

Experience Required:

• 5 to 7 years of social work experience, ideally in a hospital or healthcare setting

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
• Valid CDA (Community Development Authority) license

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of UAE social service laws and regulations
• Strong assessment, communication and report-writing skills

Languages: Fluent Arabic and English

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: UAE National (Emiratisation)

Company Industry: Healthcare

Department / Functional Area: Social Services

Closing Date: 3 November 2026

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