Social Services Assistant — Care & Community Support

Western Cape Government; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Cape Government is seeking a Social Auxiliary Worker to support social workers in providing care, protection, and development for vulnerable individuals, families and communities within departmental programmes. You will perform administrative support, maintain records, assist with casework, and participate in professional development and team activities to improve service delivery.

Responsibilities include data collection and collaboration with multi-sectoral partners under SACSSP

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social welfare development in the South African context.
• Understanding of policy and practice related to social auxiliary work.
• Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and support to social workers in delivering social work services to vulnerable individuals, families and communities.
• Assist social workers to address issues that may lead to social instability; contribute to professional development.
• Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required.

Skills

Good communication

Computer literacy

Organising and planning

Presentation and facilitation

Report writing

Problem solving

Client orientation

Team collaboration

Education

SAW learnership completion + SACSSP registration

Job description

The Western Cape Government is seeking a Social Auxiliary Worker to support social workers in providing care, protection, and development for vulnerable individuals, families and communities within departmental programmes. You will perform administrative support, maintain records, assist with casework, and participate in professional development and team activities to improve service delivery.

Responsibilities include data collection and collaboration with multi-sectoral partners under SACSSP