Remote Care & Advocacy Specialist for Community Wellness

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly position

Comprehensive remote onboarding

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Remote Caregiver and Support Advocate to join our team. This remote role focuses on advocacy and assistance for individuals requiring community and social care, enabling you to work from home with flexible hours from Rustenburg, North West region.

You will provide emotional support, coordinate services, maintain confidential records, develop tailored support plans, and connect clients with community resources while upholding ethical standards and client

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in caregiving, social work or advocacy roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with empathy.
• Ability to manage a remote caseload and use digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote emotional support, guidance, and companionship to clients.
• Assist clients with coordinating and accessing essential services (healthcare, housing, social programs).
• Act as primary contact for clients and address concerns promptly.
• Advocate for clients’ needs and rights to ensure appropriate care.
• Conduct regular remote check-ins via phone, video, and messaging platforms.
• Maintain confidential client records and progress notes digitally.
• Develop and implement individualized support plans with clients/families.
• Connect clients with community resources and support networks.
• Educate clients and families about available services and resources.
• Monitor client well-being and report significant changes to relevant parties.

Skills

Empathy

Remote communication

Time management

Digital record-keeping

Rapport building

Education

Social Work qualification

Tools

Zoom/Teams

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Remote Caregiver and Support Advocate to join our team. This remote role focuses on advocacy and assistance for individuals requiring community and social care, enabling you to work from home with flexible hours from Rustenburg, North West region.

You will provide emotional support, coordinate services, maintain confidential records, develop tailored support plans, and connect clients with community resources while upholding ethical standards and client