Social Worker - Community Services

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Híbrido; ZAR 240 000 - 360 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Social Worker for its Mossel Bay community services team. You will assess client needs, develop intervention plans, provide counseling and advocacy, and connect clients with services and networks to empower well-being.

Ideal candidates hold a Social Work degree, SACSSP registration, and proven community-based experience, with strong assessment and case management skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
• Registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• Proven experience working as a Social Worker in a community-based setting.
• Strong understanding of social welfare systems and community resources in Mossel Bay.
• Excellent assessment, intervention, and case management skills.
• Empathy, resilience, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of client needs and circumstances.
• Develop and implement individualized care and intervention plans.
• Provide counseling, support, and advocacy for clients and their families.
• Liaise with other service providers, government agencies, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records in compliance with professional standards.
• Respond to crisis situations and provide immediate support and referrals.

Conhecimentos

Empathy

Assessment

Advocacy

Case management

Resilience

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client is seeking a compassionate and qualified Social Worker to join their community services team in Mossel Bay. In this critical role, you will provide essential support, guidance, and resources to individuals and families facing various challenges, working towards their empowerment and well-being. You will assess client needs, develop intervention plans, and connect them with appropriate services and support networks within the community. This position demands empathy, strong advocacy skills, and a deep commitment to social justice and the well-being of vulnerable populations in the Western Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of client needs and circumstances.
• Develop and implement individualized care and intervention plans.
• Provide counseling, support, and advocacy for clients and their families.
• Liaise with other service providers, government agencies, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records in compliance with professional standards.
• Respond to crisis situations and provide immediate support and referrals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
• Registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• Proven experience working as a Social Worker in a community-based setting.
• Strong understanding of social welfare systems and community resources in Mossel Bay.
• Excellent assessment, intervention, and case management skills.
• Empathy, resilience, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package reflecting your experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• A supportive team environment committed to making a difference.
• Work within a beautiful coastal community.
• Flexible working arrangements supporting a healthy work-life balance.