Senior Social Worker — Community Advocate & Mentor

Placements24; Randfontein; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive team

Community impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Social Worker for an on-site role in Rustenburg, North West. The incumbent will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop intervention plans, and advocate for clients within the community.

Strong case management, counseling, and crisis intervention skills are essential. The role requires a BSW degree, SACSSP registration, and at least 5 years post-qualification experience, with supervision or mentoring responsibilities seen as desirable.

Qualifications

• Must have a BSW degree and SACSSP registration.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification social work experience in a community setting.
• Strong skills in case management, counseling, crisis intervention, and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop service plans.
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention to clients and families.
• Advocate for clients and facilitate access to resources and services.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and interns.
• Maintain confidential case records and collaborate with professionals.

Skills

Case management

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Report writing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Digital literacy

Education

BSW degree

SACSSP registration

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Social Worker for an on-site role in Rustenburg, North West. The incumbent will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop intervention plans, and advocate for clients within the community.

Strong case management, counseling, and crisis intervention skills are essential. The role requires a BSW degree, SACSSP registration, and at least 5 years post-qualification experience, with supervision or mentoring responsibilities seen as desirable.