Senior Social Worker

Girls and Boys Town South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A youth development organization in South Africa seeks a skilled social worker with at least 8 years of experience. You will manage treatment teams and consult on case management strategies. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Social Work, registration with the South African Council, and a valid Code 08 driver’s license. Ideal candidates should possess effective communication skills and be able to work with challenging youth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ social work experience.
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Residential Care.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in managing or supervising social workers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and consult a multi-professional treatment team under the guidance of the Youth Development Manager.
• Develop and consult on case management strategies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Bilingualism (an indigenous language)

Ability to work with challenging youth

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Youth Development Manager (YDM), ensures effective case management by leading and consulting to a multi-professional treatment team.
• In consultation with the YDM, develops and consults to senior child and...

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a minimum of 8 years’ social work experience
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Residential Care.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in youth related work
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in managing or supervising social workers
• Code 08 drivers licence, with own reliable transport

Personality, Attributes and Abilities

• Sound knowledge of and experience in implementing the Children’s Act
• Sound knowledge of the Norms, Standards and Practise Guidelines for Residential Care
• Demonstrated and sound clinical youth-centred orientation.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Bilingualism (an indigenous language will be advantageous)
• Ability to work in an environment with challenging youth.
• Computer literate – Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel & PowerPoint