Family Support Worker

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Professional development

Supportive team

Meaningful work

Job summary

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) is seeking a compassionate Family Support Worker to assist families in navigating challenges and strengthening their support systems within the community. You will conduct home visits, connect families with social services and educational programs, offer budgeting and parenting guidance, and maintain confidential case records. The role offers competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid work arrangement to support meaningful impact on family well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in social work, counselling, or a related field.
• Knowledge of community resources and support services for families.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to assess family needs and provide support.
• Connect families with community resources, such as social services, healthcare, and educational programs.
• Offer practical assistance with parenting skills, budgeting, and household management.
• Facilitate communication and problem-solving within families.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records, documenting interventions and progress.

Skills

Social work

Counselling

Communication

Active listening

Caseload management

Job description

About the Role

Our client in Nelspruit is seeking a compassionate and skilled Family Support Worker to assist families in navigating challenges and strengthening their support systems. This role involves providing guidance, resources, and practical assistance to families, focusing on child welfare and development. You will work closely with families in their homes and the community, fostering positive relationships and empowering them to achieve stability and well-being within the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to assess family needs and provide support.
• Connect families with community resources, such as social services, healthcare, and educational programs.
• Offer practical assistance with parenting skills, budgeting, and household management.
• Facilitate communication and problem-solving within families.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records, documenting interventions and progress.

Requirements

• Experience in social work, counselling, or a related field.
• Knowledge of community resources and support services for families.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity for hybrid work arrangements.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive team environment focused on making a difference.
• Meaningful work impacting family well-being.