Empowering Family & Community Social Worker

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Medical aid

Professional development

Performance reviews

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Social Worker to join its Community & Social Care team in Midrand, South Africa. The role focuses on delivering essential support to individuals and families, improving well-being and resilience through collaboration with stakeholders to identify needs and connect clients with resources.

You will undertake assessments, provide counseling, advocate for client rights, and coordinate with healthcare providers and community agencies in a supportive, professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• Registered with SACSSP.
• Experience in community outreach and case management.
• Strong knowledge of South Africa social welfare policies.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and manage complex caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive social assessments to identify client needs and develop individualized support plans.
• Provide counseling and therapeutic interventions to individuals, families, and groups.
• Facilitate access to community resources and social services.
• Advocate for client rights and ensure their voices are heard in decisions.
• Maintain confidential client records in line with ethics and policy.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community agencies to coordinate care.

Skills

Social work

Counseling

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Social Worker to join its Community & Social Care team in Midrand, South Africa. The role focuses on delivering essential support to individuals and families, improving well-being and resilience through collaboration with stakeholders to identify needs and connect clients with resources.

You will undertake assessments, provide counseling, advocate for client rights, and coordinate with healthcare providers and community agencies in a supportive, professional