Compassionate Social Worker – Rehab & Palliative Care

Faircape Health; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Faircape Health, a division of the Faircape Group, is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our team at Tokai Estate in Cape Town. You will provide psychosocial support to patients and families within a rehabilitation and retirement setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to address complex needs and coordinate safe transitions of care.

The role requires SACSSP registration, 3+ years of hospital social work experience, and training in palliative care.

Qualifications

• Experience in social work within hospital settings.
• Strong counselling and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and identify needs.
• Provide counselling and support to patients and families.
• Assist with discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and goals.
• Advocate for patients and families throughout care journey.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reports.
• Support outpatient consultations when required.

Skills

Counselling

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Documentation

Team collaboration

Job description

Faircape Health, a division of the Faircape Group, is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our team at Tokai Estate in Cape Town. You will provide psychosocial support to patients and families within a rehabilitation and retirement setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to address complex needs and coordinate safe transitions of care.

The role requires SACSSP registration, 3+ years of hospital social work experience, and training in palliative care.