SOCIAL WORKER AT NURTURE CAPE VIEW – CAPE TOWN

The Nurture Health Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in South Africa is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. The successful candidate will perform psychosocial assessments, provide emotional support, and advocate for patient resources. A BA in Social Work and SACSSP membership are required. The position emphasizes communication and collaboration within a team-oriented environment. A minimum salary of R26464.20 Cost to Company is offered, including benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a private hospital or rehabilitation setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and craft individualised care plans.
• Provide counselling, crisis intervention and ongoing emotional support to patients and families.
• Facilitate family meetings, discharge planning and smooth community reintegration.
• Advocate for resources, benefits and funding to optimise long-term outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analysis & decision making

Time Management & Organization

Initiative-taking

Flexibility

Education

BA Degree in Social Work

Current SACSSP membership & valid malpractice insurance

Job description

BE THE DIFFERENCE

Imagine arriving at work each day knowing your skills will help a patient rebuild independence, restore hope and reconnect with loved ones. At Nurture Healthcare Network, purpose and possibility guide everything we do—and our close-knit team celebrates every milestone together. If you’re passionate about person-centred, compassionate care, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Therapy Manager, our Social Worker is an essential member of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. You will:

• Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and craft individualised care plans.
• Provide counselling, crisis intervention and ongoing emotional support to patients and families.
• Facilitate family meetings, discharge planning and smooth community reintegration.
• Advocate for resources, benefits and funding to optimise long-term outcomes.
• Collaborate daily with the interdisciplinary to deliver seamless, evidence-based care.
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation compliant with SACSSP standards and contribute to quality-improvement initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• BA Degree in Social Work
• Current SACSSP membership & valid malpractice insurance
• 2-3 years’ experience in a private hospital or Rehabilitation setting (advantageous)

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR (PERSONAL QUALITIES)

• Communication - clear, compassionate and culturally sensitive
• Collaboration - thrives in a multidisciplinary team; builds trust quickly
• Analysis & decision making - sound clinical judgement and ethical practice
• Safety and Quality - champions best practice and patient dignity at all times
• Initiative-taking - proactive, solution-oriented and adaptable
• Flexibility - comfortable with evolving priorities and diverse caseloads
• Time Management & Organization - balances caseload and admin efficiently

Minimum Salary: R26464.20 Cost to Company (including benefits)

Should you not receive a response within two weeks of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The employer reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time.