Disability Support Facilitator

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary benefits

Hybrid work

Training & development

Supportive team

Community inclusion

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Facilitator to empower individuals with disabilities in Polokwane. You will collaborate with clients, families and professionals to implement personalized support plans and help clients live more independently.

This role offers field and home-based work within a flexible hybrid model, requiring empathy, strong communication, and a passion for inclusion across Limpopo.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or certification in disability support, social work, or a related field.
• Previous experience working with individuals with various disabilities.
• Strong understanding of disability rights and inclusive practices.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with disabilities, assisting with daily living, personal care, and community participation.
• Develop and implement individualized support plans based on client needs and goals.
• Facilitate skill development and independence by encouraging clients to engage in meaningful activities.
• Advocate for clients' rights and needs, ensuring access to community resources and services.
• Maintain accurate records of client progress, activities, and any reported concerns.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Disability support qualification

Social work certification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Facilitator to provide essential assistance and empowerment to individuals with disabilities in the Polokwane area. This role focuses on enabling clients to live more independently and participate fully in their communities by providing tailored support. You will work collaboratively with clients, their families, and other professionals to develop and implement personalized support plans. This is a rewarding position for individuals passionate about making a positive impact and promoting inclusivity within the Limpopo province, offering a flexible hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with disabilities, assisting with daily living, personal care, and community participation.
• Develop and implement individualized support plans based on client needs and goals.
• Facilitate skill development and independence by encouraging clients to engage in meaningful activities.
• Advocate for clients' rights and needs, ensuring access to community resources and services.
• Maintain accurate records of client progress, activities, and any reported concerns.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification or certification in disability support, social work, or a related field.
• Previous experience working with individuals with various disabilities.
• Strong understanding of disability rights and inclusive practices.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both in the field within Polokwane and remotely as required by the hybrid model.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility between home and field.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment dedicated to client well-being.
• Opportunity to foster independence and inclusion in the community.