Social Worker - Child Welfare

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Social Worker specializing in child welfare to serve the Mossel Bay community. You will protect children at risk, support families, and connect them with resources to ensure safety and well-being.

You will conduct assessments, provide counseling, and collaborate with schools and healthcare providers to deliver holistic care, within a supportive organizational structure in the Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree and SACSSP registration required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in child protection or child welfare services.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to child welfare.
• Strong assessment, counseling, and case management skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the Mossel Bay region.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of child safety and family dynamics.
• Develop and implement intervention plans to protect children and support family stability.
• Provide counseling and therapeutic support to children and families.
• Facilitate child protection interventions, including placements and family reunification when appropriate.
• Collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, and other agencies to ensure holistic child support.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes and documentation according to agency standards.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of children within legal and social service systems.

Skills

Assessment

Counseling

Case management

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker specializing in child welfare to serve the Mossel Bay community. In this critical role, you will be responsible for protecting children at risk, supporting families, and facilitating positive outcomes. You will conduct assessments, provide counseling, and connect families with essential resources to ensure the safety and well‑well-being of children. This position offers the chance to make a profound impact within the Western Cape , working closely with vulnerable children and families in a supportive organizational structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of child safety and family dynamics.
• Develop and implement intervention plans to protect children and support family stability.
• Provide counseling and therapeutic support to children and families.
• Facilitate child protection interventions, including placements and family reunification when appropriate.
• Collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, and other agencies to ensure holistic child support.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes and documentation according to agency standards.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of children within legal and social service systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Social Work degree or equivalent qualification.
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in child protection or child welfare services.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to child welfare.
• Strong assessment, counseling, and case management skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication abilities.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the Mossel Bay region.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Opportunities for specialized training in child psychology and trauma-informed care.
• A committed team environment focused on child protection and family support.
• Work within a respected organization dedicated to child welfare in the Western Cape.
• Contribution to a vital service that positively impacts children's lives.