Student Wellness Social Worker - Part-Time 30h/Week

University of the Free State; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 540,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Medical aid scheme

Group life insurance

Housing allowance

Leave and sick leave

Service bonus

Study benefits

Job summary

University of the Free State invites applications for a Social Worker (30 hours per week) based at the Bloemfontein Campus. The role sits within the Health and Wellness Centre under Student Affairs, Sport, Arts and Culture, and is offered on a 3-year contract at Junior Management level.

The successful candidate will implement and monitor social work activities, provide psychoeducation to young adults, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders across campus to enhance student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree on NQF Level 8 in Social Work.
• Active registration (of at least two years) with SACSSP as a social worker.
• Experience in providing psychoeducation to young adults.
• Minimum of two (2) years' relevant working experience as a registered Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor and evaluate Social Work activities.
• Organise, co-ordinate and sustain activities and services designed to optimize the functioning of students.
• Manage and plan activities of the social work services in line with the National Health Calendar and institutional plan.
• Keep up-to-date with trends in Social Work and contribute to excellence.
• Provide support to the Assistant Director: Social Work Services in identifying process improvements.
• Participate in professional organisations and boards.
• Represent the Centre in institutional bodies.
• Attend CPD activities.
• Provide professional Social Services to clients addressing personal and social problems.
• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools for service delivery.
• Establish and facilitate support groups.
• Plan community engagement projects with relevant bodies and promote student involvement.

Job description

University of the Free State invites applications for a Social Worker (30 hours per week) based at the Bloemfontein Campus. The role sits within the Health and Wellness Centre under Student Affairs, Sport, Arts and Culture, and is offered on a 3-year contract at Junior Management level.

The successful candidate will implement and monitor social work activities, provide psychoeducation to young adults, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders across campus to enhance student wellbeing.