Social Worker - Community Support

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Richards Bay team. You will provide case management, counseling, and resource navigation to support individuals and families in KwaZulu-Natal, advocating for client rights and facilitating access to services.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, developing service plans, and documenting progress within a multidisciplinary team, with travel within the service area as needed. A valid practicing certificate is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in case management and direct client services.
• Strong understanding of social welfare systems and community resources.
• Excellent listening, empathy, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of client needs, including psychosocial, economic, and health-related factors.
• Develop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with clients.
• Provide counseling and supportive interventions to assist clients in addressing challenges.
• Connect clients with appropriate community resources, agencies, and support networks.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records, documenting interventions and progress.
• Advocate for client rights and needs within various systems and services.

Skills

Case management

Active listening

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Social Worker with practicing certificate

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a compassionate non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential support services, is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their team in Richards Bay . In this vital role, you will work directly with individuals and families facing various challenges, offering case management, counseling, and resource navigation to improve their well-being. You will be an advocate for clients, connecting them with community resources and empowering them to achieve greater self-sufficiency. This position offers the chance to make a profound impact on vulnerable populations within the community, working within a supportive structure that prioritizes client welfare and professional growth in KwaZulu-Natal .

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of client needs, including psychosocial, economic, and health-related factors.
• Develop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with clients.
• Provide counseling and supportive interventions to assist clients in addressing challenges.
• Connect clients with appropriate community resources, agencies, and support networks.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records, documenting interventions and progress.
• Advocate for client rights and needs within various systems and services.

Requirements

• Registered Social Worker with a valid practicing certificate.
• Proven experience in case management and direct client service provision.
• Strong understanding of social welfare systems and community resources.
• Excellent active listening, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the service area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Meaningful work experience making a direct positive impact on lives.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Supportive team environment focused on client-centered care.
• Work within the vibrant coastal community of Richards Bay .