Social Worker Supervisor

Coetzeehr Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Coetzeehr Consultants in Cape Town seeks a qualified Social Work Supervisor to provide professional supervision, guidance and support to social workers while ensuring delivery of quality social work and child protection services.

You will lead case reviews, monitor assessments and ensure SACSSP compliance, with a BSW and 5+ years of supervisory experience, including knowledge of statutory processes and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• A recognised Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or equivalent qualification.
• Current registration with SACSSP.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant social work experience including supervisory experience.
• Experience in child protection/statutory social work and knowledge of legislation.
• Strong supervision, case-management and assessment skills; valid driver’s licence and clear criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and clinical supervision and guidance to social workers and support staff.
• Review and monitor cases, assessments, intervention plans and professional reports.
• Guide staff on child protection, statutory and complex cases.
• Ensure compliance with SACSSP requirements, legislation and organisational policies.
• Monitor service delivery, facilitate case reviews and liaise with relevant stakeholders.

Education

BSW (Bachelor of Social Work)

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

A reputable organisation is seeking a qualified and experienced Social Work to provide professional supervision, guidance and support to social workers while ensuring the delivery of quality social work and child protection services.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• Minimum 5 years' relevant social work experience, including supervisory experience.
• Experience in child protection/statutory social work and knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Strong supervision, case-management and assessment skills; valid driver's licence and clear criminal record.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide professional and clinical supervision and guidance to social workers and support staff.
• Review and monitor cases, assessments, intervention plans and professional reports.
• Guide staff on child protection, statutory and complex cases.
• Ensure compliance with SACSSP requirements, legislation and organisational policies.
• Monitor service delivery, facilitate case reviews and liaise with relevant stakeholders.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Excellent assessment and case-management abilities.
• Strong judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Professional integrity, emotional resilience and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong report-writing skills and commitment to child protection and staff development.

ADVANTAGEOUS

• NGO/NPO or child protection experience.
• Experience supervising social workers or social auxiliary workers.
• Knowledge of statutory and court processes.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Additional training or qualification in social work supervision.

Reference: Social Work Supervisor - Cape Town