Remote Social Worker - Family Services

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary and benefits

Fully remote work setup

Continuing education and professional

Supportive virtual team and management

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Remote Social Worker specializing in Family Services to serve the Paarl region. This position operates fully remotely, requiring strong self-management and excellent virtual communication skills.

You will work with families to assess needs, provide support, connect them with community resources, and advocate for their well-being, with a focus on family systems and child welfare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Registered Social Worker status or eligibility.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in family services or child welfare.
• Proficiency with virtual meeting platforms and electronic case management systems.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain professional boundaries remotely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote psychosocial assessments of families and their needs.
• Develop and implement individualized family support plans.
• Provide counseling and supportive interventions to families facing challenges.
• Facilitate referrals to community agencies for housing, healthcare, education, and employment.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and case notes in accordance with professional standards.
• Advocate for families to ensure access to necessary services and support systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Virtual meeting platforms

Electronic case management systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a compassionate and experienced Remote Social Worker specializing in Family Services to serve the Paarl region. This position operates fully remotely, requiring strong self-management and excellent virtual communication skills. You will work with families to assess needs, provide support, connect them with community resources, and advocate for their well-being. This role offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the profound satisfaction of strengthening families and improving lives within the community. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of family systems, child development, and the challenges families face today.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct remote psychosocial assessments of families and their needs.
• Develop and implement individualized family support plans.
• Provide counseling and supportive interventions to families facing challenges.
• Facilitate referrals to community agencies for housing, healthcare, education, and employment.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and case notes in accordance with professional standards.
• Advocate for families to ensure access to necessary services and support systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Registered Social Worker status or eligibility.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in family services or child welfare.
• Proficiency with virtual meeting platforms and electronic case management systems.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain professional boundaries remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work setup, promoting excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
• Supportive virtual team and management.
• Contribute to positive outcomes for families in the Paarl area.