Senior Social Worker & Team Mentor - Community Impact

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement annuity fund

Annual leave

Professional training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is sourcing a Senior Social Worker for a leading NGO in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role focuses on advanced therapeutic services, case management, and advocacy to empower vulnerable populations, including children and families facing domestic violence and poverty.

The successful candidate will supervise junior staff, contribute to program development, and uphold high ethical standards in a dynamic, mission-driven environment dedicated to social justice and community upliftment in Tembisa.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work with SACSSP registration.
• Minimum 7 years post-qualification clinical social work experience.
• Experience in case management, crisis intervention and group work.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced social work services including assessment, intervention and counseling.
• Manage a complex caseload with timely follow-up.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop care plans.
• Supervise junior social workers and interns.
• Develop and facilitate support groups and psychoeducational workshops.
• Collaborate with external agencies and community resources for holistic care.
• Maintain confidential client records per standards and policies.
• Contribute to program development and policy evaluation.
• Advocate for clients' rights within the community and legal systems.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Group work

Supervision

Advocacy

Ethical practice

Interpersonal skills

Therapeutic communication

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

SACSSP registration

Job description

Placements24 is sourcing a Senior Social Worker for a leading NGO in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role focuses on advanced therapeutic services, case management, and advocacy to empower vulnerable populations, including children and families facing domestic violence and poverty.

The successful candidate will supervise junior staff, contribute to program development, and uphold high ethical standards in a dynamic, mission-driven environment dedicated to social justice and community upliftment in Tembisa.