Family Support Practitioner

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Generous leave allowance

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni (Gauteng) is seeking a compassionate Family Support Practitioner to join the Community & Social Care team. You will provide direct support to families facing challenges, developing coping strategies and linking them to local resources.

Key responsibilities include conducting home visits, counseling families, and coordinating with schools and healthcare providers to ensure integrated care and improved child welfare in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in family support or counseling.
• Knowledge of child development and family systems.
• Excellent assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to build rapport with families.
• Familiarity with local services and resources in Benoni area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits and assessments to understand family dynamics and needs.
• Provide counseling and support to families to address parenting challenges, domestic conflict, and substance abuse.
• Develop and implement individualized family support plans.
• Assist families in accessing community resources, including healthcare, housing, education, and legal aid.
• Facilitate communication and problem-solving skills within families.
• Liaise with schools, healthcare providers, and other social service agencies to ensure integrated support for families.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child and Family Studies, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a compassionate and skilled Family Support Practitioner to join their Community & Social Care team in Benoni . This role involves providing direct support and interventions to families facing various challenges, aiming to strengthen family functioning and promote child welfare. You will work collaboratively with families to identify needs, develop coping strategies, and connect them with necessary resources. This is a crucial role for fostering healthier family dynamics and improving community well-being in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits and assessments to understand family dynamics and needs.
• Provide counseling and support to families to address issues such as parenting challenges, domestic conflict, and substance abuse.
• Develop and implement individualized family support plans.
• Assist families in accessing community resources, including healthcare, housing, education, and legal aid.
• Facilitate communication and problem-solving skills within families.
• Liaise with schools, healthcare providers, and other social service agencies to ensure integrated support for families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child and Family Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in family support or counseling.
• Knowledge of child development, family systems, and common social challenges.
• Excellent assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to build rapport with families.
• Familiarity with local services and resources in the Benoni area.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for specialized training in family therapy and intervention techniques.
• Supportive team environment dedicated to positive social outcomes.
• Contribution to professional development.
• Generous leave allowance.