Lead Child Protection Social Work Supervisor

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Social Work Supervisor to lead its Child Protection Services team in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will oversee case management, staff development, and ensure policy compliance to safeguard children.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Social Work, SACSSP registration, and at least 5 years post-qualification experience with 2 in supervision, delivering strong leadership and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Registered with SACSSP as a Social Worker.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in social work, with at least 2 years in supervision/management within child protection.
• Strong knowledge of child development, abuse dynamics, and relevant legal frameworks.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with case management systems and program evaluation.
• Ability to foster a positive team environment and manage stress.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of social workers in child protection.
• Provide guidance and professional development support to team members.
• Oversee management of child protection cases with timely interventions.
• Conduct regular case reviews and provide feedback to social workers.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and ethical standards in child protection.
• Liaise with courts, schools, and health services to coordinate child protection efforts.
• Monitor team performance and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
• Manage caseload allocation and equitable workload distribution.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of new social work staff.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of service policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Stress management

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Social Work Supervisor to lead its Child Protection Services team in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will oversee case management, staff development, and ensure policy compliance to safeguard children.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Social Work, SACSSP registration, and at least 5 years post-qualification experience with 2 in supervision, delivering strong leadership and stakeholder collaboration.