Social Worker Grade 1- Soweto

Gauteng Department Of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Gauteng seeks a Social Worker Grade 1 to provide care and support for vulnerable individuals and communities. The ideal candidate will have the appropriate qualifications, registration with the SACSSP, and strong skills in counselling and communication. Responsibilities include rendering social work services and engaging in continuous professional development. This position requires a valid South African driver's licence and willingness to work in diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Computer literate.
• Possession of a valid South African driver's licence.
• Knowledge of South African social services legislation.
• Diversity management skills.

Responsibilities

• Render social work services for vulnerable individuals and groups.
• Monitor and engage in professional development.
• Perform administrative functions as required.

Skills

Counselling

Communication

Planning

Organising

Problem Solving

Time Management

Stress Management

Conflict Resolution

Teamwork

Education

Appropriate qualification for SACSSP registration

Registration Certificate with SACSSP

Job description

Job title: Social Worker Grade 1- Soweto

Job Location: Gauteng, Soweto

Deadline: November 07

Requirements

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker.

Registration Certificate with SACSSP and current registration to practice for the current financial year.

The applicant must be computer literate and in possession of a valid South African driver's licence.

Competency / skills and knowledge: counselling, communication, planning, organising, problem solving, time management, stress management, conflict resolution and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge and understanding of the South African Legislation pertaining to social services.

Diversity management: must be able to work effectively, cooperatively, amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial, or religious differences.

Internship / practicum placement at a Health setting – Hospital or Primary Health Care Facility will be an added advantage.

Duties

Render Social work services regarding care, support, protection, development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through the relevant programs.

Attend to any other matter that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form.

Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields.

This would, inter alia, entail the following: Study professional journals and publications to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments.

Monitor and study the social services legal and policy framework continuously.

Engage in continuous professional development activities as prescribed.

Perform all the administrative functions required of the job.

The applicant should be willing to work in different areas of the Hospital including Psychiatric Unit as per Rotation cycle or as in when allocated.

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