Social Worker

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 325 000 - 726 000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Cape Town seeks a qualified Social Worker to deliver essential social services. The role involves providing support to vulnerable individuals and supervising auxiliary staff. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Social Work and the necessary professional registration. Experience levels determine salary, ranging from R 325 200 to R 725 754 annually. Applications close on the specified date, and prior references will be checked.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work for registration with relevant authorities.
• Grade 1: No experience; Grade 2: 10 years; Grade 3: 20 years; Grade 4: 30 years experience after registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to vulnerable individuals and communities.
• Supervise and support Social Auxiliary Workers.
• Perform all necessary administrative functions.

Skills

Social work theory and interventions

Communication skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportuniies for a suitably qualified and competent Social Worker to provide social work services within the Service Delivery Areas through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being.

Minimum Requirements

A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker; Grade 1: No experience; Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

• Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes (Case work, group work and Community work).
• Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form.
• Supervise and Support Social Auxiliary Workers.
• Continuous Professional Development.
• Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields.
• Perform all the administrative functions required of the job.

Competencies

• Knowledge: Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Human behavior and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Relevant legislations, policies and prescripts (norms and standards); Social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others.
• Skills: Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; Written and verbal communication; Report-writing; Self-management; Motivation; Good planning and organizing; Problem solving and analytical; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Client orientation and customer focus; Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities; Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves; Ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 325 200 – R 382 374 per annum, Grade 2: R 397 119 – R 459 996 per annum, Grade 3: R 477 564 – R561 378 per annum, Grade 4: R 585 441 – R 725 754 per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessement and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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