Social Worker - Family Services

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join its Family Services team in Vereeniging. This role focuses on providing comprehensive support to families facing various challenges, including relationship issues, financial difficulties, and parenting concerns.

You will work to strengthen family bonds, facilitate communication, and connect families with essential resources to promote stability and well-being.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work.
• Registration with SACSSP.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in family services, counseling, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of family systems theory and intervention techniques.
• Excellent communication, active listening and empathy skills.
• Proficiency in case management and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of family dynamics, needs, and challenges.
• Provide counseling and support services to individuals and families to address psychosocial issues.
• Develop and implement intervention plans tailored to specific family needs.
• Facilitate mediation and conflict resolution sessions within families.
• Connect families with community resources, such as financial aid, housing support, and parenting programs.
• Maintain accurate case notes and progress reports in compliance with agency standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Empathy

Case management

Report writing

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Family Services team in Vereeniging . This role is focused on providing comprehensive support to families facing various challenges, including relationship issues, financial difficulties, and parenting concerns. You will work to strengthen family bonds, facilitate communication, and connect families with essential resources to promote stability and well-being. This position offers the chance to work directly within the community, making a profound impact on family units in the Gauteng province. Join a mission-driven organization committed to building stronger, healthier families.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of family dynamics, needs, and challenges.
• Provide counseling and support services to individuals and families to address psychosocial issues.
• Develop and implement intervention plans tailored to specific family needs.
• Facilitate mediation and conflict resolution sessions within families.
• Connect families with community resources, such as financial aid, housing support, and parenting programs.
• Maintain accurate case notes and progress reports in compliance with agency standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Social Work .
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in family services, counseling, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of family systems theory and intervention techniques.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and empathy skills.
• Proficiency in case management and report writing.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and advanced training.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• A collaborative work environment with a focus on client-centered practice.
• The opportunity to significantly contribute to family well-being in the Vereeniging community.