Family Support & Empowerment Advocate — George, WC

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Supportive team environment

Employee assistance program

Regular supervision & feedback

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join our team. You will provide essential support to families and individuals, conduct home visits, assess needs, and connect clients with community resources to strengthen family bonds and well-being.

The role requires empathy, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with educators, healthcare providers, and housing services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to support families and individuals
• Excellent communication, empathy, and active listening skills
• Ability to collaborate with professionals and community resources
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and child protection

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits and assessments to understand family dynamics and needs.
• Develop and implement tailored support plans in collaboration with families.
• Provide practical advice and emotional support to parents and children.
• Facilitate access to essential services such as education, healthcare, and housing.
• Organize and lead parenting workshops and group sessions.
• Mediate conflicts and promote positive communication within families.
• Monitor progress and provide follow-up support.
• Maintain detailed and confidential case notes.
• Collaborate with other professionals and agencies involved in child and family welfare.
• Respond effectively to child protection concerns in line with safeguarding policies.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Active listening

Rapport building

Education

Social Work or related discipline

Child and Youth Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Record-keeping systems

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join our team. You will provide essential support to families and individuals, conduct home visits, assess needs, and connect clients with community resources to strengthen family bonds and well-being.

The role requires empathy, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with educators, healthcare providers, and housing services.