Social Worker Grade 1
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Vacancy at a glance
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Overview
Provision of comprehensive, client centered social work services to adults and children through psychosocial assessments, counselling, crisis intervention, child protection services and discharge planning for patients and families. Participate in multidisc iplinary team processes and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate services, advocate for patients and address barriers to care and discharge.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker
- Experience: None
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of social work legislation, policies, ethical standards and case management process, including psychosocial assessment, crisis inter vention, child protection, discharge planning and services to vulnerable groups, strong communication, counselling interview and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
- Good administration skills
- Ability to function under pressure and computer literacy
Responsibilities
- Provision of comprehensive, client centered social work services to adults and children through psychosocial assessments, counselling, crisis intervention, child protection services and discharge planning for patients and families
- Participate in multidisc iplinary team processes and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate services, advocate for patients and address barriers to care and discharge
- Maintain accurate and compliant records, reports and statistics in accordance with professional legal and organizational requirements
- Render social work services in any department as required
- Ensure professional governance and compliance through adherence to legislation, ethical standards, departmental policies, continuous development, an d performance management requirements
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Enquiries
Dr N Frans / Mr A Lindoor Tel No : (021) 938- 5684/4164
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