Senior Social Worker - Community Support & Empowerment

EdUpStairs; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 338,000 - 755,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government, is seeking qualified Social Workers to render care, protection and development services to vulnerable populations through case work, group work and community initiatives.

Positions are Grade 1–4 with progression on years of experience; require SACSSP registration and a relevant Bachelor of Social Work. Duties include supervision, development and admin tasks within a public welfare framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work with registration.
• Registration with SACSSP as Social Worker.
• Competencies include supervision, ethics, legislation and professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Render social work services to vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through core programmes.
• Attend to matters related to social instability.
• Supervise and support Social Auxiliary Workers.
• Engage in continuous professional development.
• Keep up to date with social work developments and welfare practices.
• Perform administrative functions of the job.

Skills

Supervision framework

Written communication

Verbal communication

Report writing

Analytical skills

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government, is seeking qualified Social Workers to render care, protection and development services to vulnerable populations through case work, group work and community initiatives.

Positions are Grade 1–4 with progression on years of experience; require SACSSP registration and a relevant Bachelor of Social Work. Duties include supervision, development and admin tasks within a public welfare framework.