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Social Worker

Social Worker

RecruitMyMom • Johannesburg, ZA
21 days ago
Job description

Job Description

  • This pivotal role within an established welfare organisation focuses on the holistic wellbeing of residents within a dedicated residential social services environment. The Social Worker will lead psychosocial support initiatives, ensuring that the adult residents receive compassionate, high-quality care that addresses their emotional and psychological needs. Permanent, Full-time in office Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

  • Clinical Casework: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and manage ongoing casework to support the mental and social health of residents.
  • Care Planning: Develop, implement, and routinely review individualised care and intervention plans to ensure personalised support.
  • Therapeutic Facilitation: Lead therapeutic support groups and provide individual counselling or crisis intervention as required.
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate holistic care and contribute to integrated care planning.
  • Stakeholder Liaison: Facilitate essential communication between families, internal departments, and external specialised services.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Engage with external bodies, including the Department of Social Development (DSD) and Department of Health (DOH), while maintaining strict adherence to professional ethical standards and legislative requirements.
  • Administrative Excellence: Maintain precise records, reports, and statistical data in line with organisational policy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
  • Current registration with SACSSP
  • 3-5 years’ relevant experience
  • Strong communication and report-writing skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Competencies and Skills

  • Empathy, compassion and professional integrity
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively
  • Problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Computer literacy (MS Office 365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Counselling and facilitation skills

Advantageous Experience

  • Experience working with elderly persons and/or individuals with cognitive decline
  • Experience in behavioural management and care planning
  • Experience in the mental health and/or disability sector
  • Valid driver’s licence
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