Geriatric Social Worker – Long-Term Care & Family Support

Faircape Health; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Faircape Health in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs seeks an experienced Social Worker to provide psychosocial support to residents and families across Cle Du Cap and Noordhoek Manor long-term care facilities.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and support residents through aging, dementia, palliative and chronic care needs, including bereavement counselling.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Social Work.
• Current SACSSP registration.
• Experience in geriatrics, long-term care or frail care settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify residents' social, emotional and practical needs.
• Provide counselling and emotional support to residents and families.
• Develop and support individualized care plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with transitions to long-term care and dementia/palliative care needs.
• Facilitate family meetings and bereavement counselling.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Counselling

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Faircape Health in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs seeks an experienced Social Worker to provide psychosocial support to residents and families across Cle Du Cap and Noordhoek Manor long-term care facilities.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and support residents through aging, dementia, palliative and chronic care needs, including bereavement counselling.