Trauma-Informed Child Welfare Social Worker - Mossel Bay

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Social Worker specializing in child welfare to serve the Mossel Bay community. You will protect children at risk, support families, and connect them with resources to ensure safety and well-being.

You will conduct assessments, provide counseling, and collaborate with schools and healthcare providers to deliver holistic care, within a supportive organizational structure in the Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree and SACSSP registration required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in child protection or child welfare services.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to child welfare.
• Strong assessment, counseling, and case management skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the Mossel Bay region.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of child safety and family dynamics.
• Develop and implement intervention plans to protect children and support family stability.
• Provide counseling and therapeutic support to children and families.
• Facilitate child protection interventions, including placements and family reunification when appropriate.
• Collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, and other agencies to ensure holistic child support.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes and documentation according to agency standards.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of children within legal and social service systems.

Skills

Assessment

Counseling

Case management

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Social Worker specializing in child welfare to serve the Mossel Bay community. You will protect children at risk, support families, and connect them with resources to ensure safety and well-being.

You will conduct assessments, provide counseling, and collaborate with schools and healthcare providers to deliver holistic care, within a supportive organizational structure in the Western Cape.