School Social Worker - Counsel, Empower & Engage Learners

Curro Holdings Ltd; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro is seeking a dedicated Social Worker (full-time) for Northern Academy in Polokwane to commence duties in January 2027. The role focuses on learner support, family engagement and school-based interventions, within Curro's values-driven environment.

Essential requirements include SACSSP registration and a minimum of five years’ school-based or child-focused social work experience. The position supports inclusive practices and collaboration with teachers and therapists.

Qualifications

• Registration with the SACSSP is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years in school-based or child-focused social work, with multidisciplinary team experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling to learners facing emotional, behavioural, or social challenges.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.
• Support learners in overcoming barriers to learning and personal development.
• Engage families and guardians to address home dynamics affecting learners.
• Refer families to external social services when needed and build community partnerships.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists in a School-Based Support Team and prepare progress reports.

Skills

Counselling

Psychosocial support

Early child development

Assessment & report writing

Job description

Curro is seeking a dedicated Social Worker (full-time) for Northern Academy in Polokwane to commence duties in January 2027. The role focuses on learner support, family engagement and school-based interventions, within Curro's values-driven environment.

Essential requirements include SACSSP registration and a minimum of five years’ school-based or child-focused social work experience. The position supports inclusive practices and collaboration with teachers and therapists.