Senior Social Worker — Community Advocate & Mentor

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

On-site role

Supportive team

Impactful work in the community

Stable career path

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Social Worker for an on-site role in Rustenburg, North West. You will assess client needs, design intervention plans and connect clients with essential resources while mentoring junior staff and contributing to program development.

The role requires a BSW, SACSSP registration, 5 years of post-qual experience, and strong case management, counseling and advocacy skills to support vulnerable families in the Rustenburg community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work is required.
• SACSSP registration as Social Worker is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification social work experience.
• Experience in case management, counseling and crisis intervention.
• Strong knowledge of child protection laws and welfare policies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage a heavy caseload under pressure.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for clients and families.
• Develop, implement and monitor service plans and interventions.
• Provide counseling and support for issues like poverty, DV, substance abuse.
• Facilitate referrals to community resources and services.
• Advocate for clients to access rights and services.
• Maintain confidential case records per policy and law.
• Collaborate with healthcare, education and legal professionals.
• Participate in case conferences and team meetings.
• Mentor junior social workers and interns.
• Contribute to program development and evaluation.

Skills

Case management

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Social Worker for an on-site role in Rustenburg, North West. You will assess client needs, design intervention plans and connect clients with essential resources while mentoring junior staff and contributing to program development.

The role requires a BSW, SACSSP registration, 5 years of post-qual experience, and strong case management, counseling and advocacy skills to support vulnerable families in the Rustenburg community.