Remote Senior Social Worker - Family & Community Support

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Virtual team culture

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their fully remote team serving clients primarily in the Cape Town region. You will manage a caseload, conduct assessments, and develop intervention strategies while providing counseling to families from a home office.

This remote-first role emphasizes flexibility and impact within community care. The ideal candidate has an MSW, SACSSP registration, at least 5 years of post-qualifying clinical social work experience focusing on

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• SACSSP registration as a Social Worker.
• 5+ years post-qualifying experience in clinical social work with a focus on family therapy and child welfare.
• Experience in conducting assessments and developing intervention strategies for complex family issues.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Proficiency with video conferencing and digital record-keeping systems.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.
• Stable internet connection and private workspace.
• Understanding of Western Cape resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify needs and strengths.
• Develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans, including counseling and therapy.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to families in distress.
• Facilitate family mediation via secure video conferencing.
• Connect clients with community resources and housing assistance.
• Maintain confidential case notes using the digital client management system.
• Collaborate with educators, healthcare providers, and legal advisors for integrated support.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior staff or interns.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current in best practices.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Autonomy

Video conferencing

Education

MSW degree

SACSSP registration

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Digital records system

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their fully remote team serving clients primarily in the Cape Town region. You will manage a caseload, conduct assessments, and develop intervention strategies while providing counseling to families from a home office.

This remote-first role emphasizes flexibility and impact within community care. The ideal candidate has an MSW, SACSSP registration, at least 5 years of post-qualifying clinical social work experience focusing on