Social Worker | Permanent

Life Healthcare; East London; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in East London seeks a Permanent Social Worker at their Rehabilitation Facility. The successful candidate will evaluate and treat patients, educate families, and set psychosocial goals in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. A degree in Social Work and experience in neurological rehabilitation are essential. This role supports quality patient care and requires teamwork. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work with a special interest in neurological rehabilitation.
• Experience in neurological related counselling and discharge planning is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan programs, and treat patients admitted to the unit.
• Educate patients and families about the patient’s condition.
• Set common psychosocial goals with patients and team.

Skills

Problem-solving

Resilience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Customer responsiveness

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

Function Rehabilitation Facility Position Social Worker | Permanent Introduction

A position has become available for a Permanent Social Worker, based at Life St. Dominic’s Rehabilitation Unit, reporting to Carina Basset, Therapy Services Coordinator. Life Rehabilitation is part of an expanding network of rehabilitation units within Life Healthcare Group.

Critical Outputs

• Evaluation, programme planning and treatment of patients admitted to the unit
• Education of patients and their families about patient’s condition
• Setting of common psychosocial goals with patients and the team
• Co-ordination of family meetings and feedback to families and employees
• Co-ordination of counselling programs
• Co-ordination of discharge planning including placement if required
• Co-ordination of return work planning in conjunction with the Occupational therapist
• Active participation in continuous professional development activities of the unit
• Building relationships with referring doctors and therapists

Requirements

• Applicants need to have a degree in Social Work with a special interest in neurological rehabilitation
• Experience in neurological related counselling and discharge planning would be an advantage
• Ability to work in a team environment is essential
• The candidate will need to demonstrate commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction
• Able to work some weekends and public holidays

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Flexibility

Personal Attributes

• Resilience
• Drive & energy
• Ethical behaviour