Social Worker (GBV) : Social Work Services (Saldahna)

Western Cape Government; Saldanha; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Social Workers to provide essential services to vulnerable individuals and communities. This role involves delivering social work services, supervising auxiliary workers, and staying updated on social welfare developments. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Social Work and be registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions. The position offers a dynamic work environment, focusing on social well-being and community support, making a significant impact on the lives of those in need.

Qualifications

• Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work for professional registration.
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.

Responsibilities

• Render social work services for vulnerable individuals and communities.
• Supervise and support social auxiliary workers.
• Perform administrative functions required for the job.

Skills

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Understanding of human behavior

Social work theory and interventions

Information and Knowledge Management

Professional ethics and protocols

Skills to challenge inequality

Client orientation and customer focus

Proven computer literacy

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

A formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker.

Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker.

Grades and Experience:

1. Grade 1: No experience.
2. Grade 2: A minimum of X years of appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
3. Grade 3: A minimum of Y years of appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
4. Grade 4: A minimum of Z years of appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.

Recommendation:

A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.

Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but who have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Key Performance Areas:

• Render social work services related to the care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through relevant programmes (case work, group work, and community work).
• Attend to matters stemming from social instability in any form.
• Supervise and support social auxiliary workers.
• Keep up to date with new developments in social work and social welfare fields.
• Perform all administrative functions required of the job.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and prescripts (norms and standards).
• Understanding of human behavior and social systems, with skills to intervene at points where people interact with their environments to promote social well-being.
• Knowledge of social work theory and interventions.
• Information and Knowledge Management skills.
• Professional ethics and protocols.
• Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination, and exclusion.
• Ability to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
• Proven computer literacy, report writing, self-management, planning, organizational, presentation, facilitation, client orientation, and customer focus skills.
• Understanding of and ability to provide social work services to protect vulnerable and at-risk populations.

Remuneration:

Grade 1: R – R per annum, Grade 2: R – R per annum, Grade 3: R – R per annum, Grade 4: R – R per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) packages include all related costs such as basic salary, medical assistance, housing, pension contributions, etc. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, benefits are funded or co-funded as per applicable agreements.

Notes:

Shortlisted candidates will need to submit documentation for verification and criminal record checks. They may be required to attend interviews and undergo competency assessments or proficiency tests. The selection process will adhere to the EE targets of the employing department.