Remote Senior Social Worker - Case Management & Mentoring

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join a fully remote team serving communities across South Africa. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide counseling, and advocate for clients while mentoring junior staff.

The role emphasizes ethical practice and collaborative service delivery. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, be SACSSP-registered, and have at least five years of post-qualification experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in social work.
• Registration with SACSSP.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
• Strong communication and ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized support plans.
• Provide counseling and case management to individuals, families, and groups.
• Advocate for client needs and connect to community resources.
• Mentor and supervise junior social workers.
• Collaborate with external agencies to improve service delivery.
• Maintain confidential client records per ethical and legal standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Autonomous work

Remote collaboration tools

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Electronic records

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join a fully remote team serving communities across South Africa. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide counseling, and advocate for clients while mentoring junior staff.

The role emphasizes ethical practice and collaborative service delivery. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, be SACSSP-registered, and have at least five years of post-qualification experience.