Social worker family support services

All jobs.com; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to provide essential counselling and case management services to families and individuals in the community. This role involves conducting home visits, organizing group work, and facilitating collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Social Work and be registered with SACSSP, bringing experience in family support services. Join a dedicated team in making a meaningful impact through community development and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant Social Work Qualification required.
• Registered with SACSSP is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and case management for individuals and families.
• Conduct needs analysis and develop proposals accordingly.
• Facilitate collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Crisis Management

Community Development

Group Work

Public Education

Research

Collaboration

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Providing counselling and case management for community members, children, residents, individuals, couples and families

Providing family preservation services

Conducting hospital and home visits as appropriate

Holding case conferences / family meetings

Crisis Management

Referral for specialized services as require

Group Work

Organizing and conducting groups

Conducting needs analysis and developing proposals accordingly

Community Work

Involvement in community development projects as required

Compiling and presenting relevant presentations as necessary

Education

Sharing of knowledge in order to further the development of volunteers, students, care workers, social work and social auxiliary staff

Providing public education on psychosocial matters

Speaking at, writing articles for, arranging, and / or participating in seminars and conferences as appropriate

Professional Development / Functioning

Maintaining and developing appropriate professional qualifications, skills, knowledge related to field of work

Furthering own professional development by making use of internal and external development opportunities

Attending conferences, lectures and workshops

Research

Participating in agency research

Initiating and completing other research that is beneficial to the organization

Ensuring CPD points are obtained

Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team

Facilitating a collaborative and mutually beneficial working relationship with the multidisciplinary team

Liaising and arranging meetings with relevant internal divisions as necessary

Attending psychiatric clinics as required

Liaison with External Affiliates / Organizations

Facilitating a collaborative and mutually beneficial working relationship with affiliates and external organizations

Ad Hoc Tasks / Administration

Ensuring all information regarding clients, groups, and other projects are appropriately maintained

Maintaining of records, process notes and statistics timeously

Writing relevant reports as appropriate

Liaising with and reporting to the relevant internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Relevant Social Work Qualification Bachelor of Social Work

Registered with SACSSP

Social Work experience is an advantage

Knowledge and skills in the field of family support services

Own reliable transport and valid drivers license essential

Preferred Skills

Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines

Computer skills Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office 365 and online platforms