Social Worker - Community Support

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Community impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the community support team in Mahikeng. The role combines fieldwork with remote administration to assess needs and develop intervention plans for individuals and families.

You will connect clients with resources, provide counseling, and advocate for rights, contributing to positive change in the North West region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) or equivalent and SACSSP registration.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in community-based social work.
• Proficient in case management, counseling techniques, and crisis intervention.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, managing both field and remote tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify client needs and strengths.
• Develop and implement individualized intervention and support plans in collaboration with clients.
• Provide counseling and therapeutic support to individuals, families, and groups.
• Connect clients with community resources and services, such as housing, healthcare, and employment assistance.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure their rights and needs are met.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records and prepare progress reports.

Skills

Case management

Counseling techniques

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Hybrid work capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) or equivalent qualification, SACSSP

Job description

Our client is seeking a qualified and empathetic Social Worker to join their community support team in Mahikeng . This hybrid role focuses on providing essential social services, counseling, and support to individuals and families facing various challenges. You will assess needs, develop intervention plans, and connect clients with appropriate resources within the community. Balancing fieldwork with remote administrative and consultation duties, this position offers a significant opportunity to facilitate positive change and enhance the well-being of community members in the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify client needs and strengths.
• Develop and implement individualized intervention and support plans in collaboration with clients.
• Provide counseling and therapeutic support to individuals, families, and groups.
• Connect clients with community resources and services, such as housing, healthcare, and employment assistance.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure their rights and needs are met.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records and prepare progress reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) or equivalent qualification, registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• Minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in social work, with experience in community-based settings.
• Proficiency in case management, counseling techniques, and crisis intervention.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, managing both field and remote tasks.
• Strong knowledge of social welfare policies and community resources in Mahikeng and surrounding areas.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between community outreach and remote work.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and specialized training.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment committed to social justice.
• Direct impact on improving the lives of individuals and families in the North West region.