Social Auxiliary Worker (Permanent)

ChangeAbility; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to integrating people with disabilities into society. As a Social Auxiliary Worker, you'll play a vital role in facilitating community-based groups, supporting social workers, and raising awareness on disability-related matters. This full-time position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the Cape Winelands. With a focus on community and individual support, your skills in communication and project management will be essential. If you're passionate about social change and ready to contribute to a noble cause, we invite you to be part of our mission.

Benefits

Pension Fund Benefit

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Auxiliary Worker with SACSSP registration.
• Good communication skills in English and Afrikaans/isiXhosa.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate community-based groups and support individual case work.
• Assist with program administration, reporting, and evaluation.

Skills

Community Facilitation

Case Work Support

Networking

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Social Auxiliary Worker Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Social Auxiliary Worker

Permanent position

Our dream is that people with disabilities are fully integrated into society and are seen as people first; people that have significant potential and value.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Social Auxiliary Worker to join our team and help us work towards this dream.The position is based in Stellenbosch (Western Cape), but will require regular travel to surrounding communities in the Cape Winelands.

This is a full time, permanent position, subject to the continuation of the subsidy from the Western Cape Department of Social Development. The position offers a basic salary and a pension fund benefit.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitation of Community-based Groups;
• Support to Social Worker & Peer Supporters in Individual Case work;
• Networking, Awareness raising on disability-related matters/needs;
• Assist with Programme & Organisational admin, reporting, monitoring, evaluation & task execution

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Auxiliary Worker
• Registered with the SACSSP and payment to date
• Knowledge of individual, group and community work
• Good written and verbal communication in English and Afrikaans/isiXhosa
• Valid Driver’s license and driving experience of at least 2 years
• Experience in the disability field and/or non-profit environment will be an advantage
• Experience in project and people management will be an advantage

To apply, please submit a one-page Motivational letter and separate Curriculum Vitae addressed to Cindy Wiggett-Barnard at [e-mail] by 9 May 2025 at noon.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

For more about ChangeAbility, please visit www.changeability.org.za.