Social Worker - Family Support

Placements24; Centurion; Vor Ort; ZAR 240.000 - 360.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Supervision provided

Collaborative team environment

Community impact in Centurion

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a qualified Social Worker specializing in Family Support to serve the Centurion community. You will provide counselling, assess needs, and develop intervention strategies to improve child welfare and family stability.

You will liaise with schools, government departments, and community organizations, coordinate services, and advocate for clients' rights, delivering crisis intervention when needed.

Qualifikationen

• Recognized degree in Social Work (BSW or equivalent).
• Registration with SACSSP.
• Minimum of three years' post-qualification experience in family-focused social work.
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and SA family support frameworks.
• Excellent assessment, counselling, report writing and case management skills.
• Empathy, resilience and commitment to ethical practice.

Aufgaben

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of families and individuals.
• Provide counselling and therapeutic interventions to address family conflict, child neglect and related issues.
• Develop and implement individualized service plans with clients.
• Liaise with government departments, schools and community organizations to coordinate services.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to families in emergencies.
• Advocate for clients' rights and access to services.

Kenntnisse

Assessment

Counselling

Case management

Empathy

Ethical practice

Ausbildung

BSW or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a qualified and compassionate Social Worker specializing in Family Support to serve the Centurion community. In this crucial role, you will work directly with families facing various challenges, providing counselling, support, and intervention to promote healthy family dynamics and child welfare. You will assess family needs, develop intervention strategies, and connect families with necessary social services and resources. This position offers the chance to significantly impact family stability and resilience within the Gauteng area.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of families and individuals.
• Provide counselling and therapeutic interventions to address family conflict, child neglect, and other related issues.
• Develop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with clients.
• Liaise with relevant government departments, schools, and community organizations to coordinate services.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to families experiencing emergencies.
• Advocate for clients' rights and access to services, ensuring their voices are heard.

Requirements

• A recognized degree in Social Work (BSW or equivalent).
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• Minimum of three years' post-qualification experience in family-focused social work.
• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation and family support frameworks in South Africa.
• Excellent assessment, counselling, report writing, and case management skills.
• Empathy, resilience, and a commitment to ethical practice in a demanding field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and supervision.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment dedicated to social impact.
• Work in a dynamic setting that addresses critical community needs in Centurion.
• Contribution to strengthening families and promoting child well-being across Gauteng.