Senior Family Intervention Social Worker — Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leave allowance

Professional development

Supervision and conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Social Worker to lead family intervention services in Cape Town. The role involves expert case management, therapeutic support, and advocacy for families facing complex challenges in the Western Cape.

You will assess needs, develop intervention strategies, coordinate with schools, healthcare, and legal services, and supervise junior social workers in a dynamic, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Registration with SACSSP mandatory.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in social work with family-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive family needs assessments identifying strengths and risks.
• Develop and evaluate individualized intervention plans for child welfare, domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental health.

Skills

Case management

Counselling

Risk assessment

Inter-agency liaison

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Social Worker to lead family intervention services in Cape Town. The role involves expert case management, therapeutic support, and advocacy for families facing complex challenges in the Western Cape.

You will assess needs, develop intervention strategies, coordinate with schools, healthcare, and legal services, and supervise junior social workers in a dynamic, supportive team.