Field Supervisor (Contract Appointment: 10 Months) (2nd year Casework and 3rd Year Group Work): Department of Social Work at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• 2nd Year Casework: Supervise students in applying the Problem Management Model, analysing client systems, and formulating intervention strategies. Ensure students demonstrate a "Person-in-Environment" perspective.
• 3rd Year Group Work: Guide students in planning educational groups for youth, conducting holistic assessments of group members, and practicing non-discriminatory social work.
• Field supervisor accompanies the students to the school or organisation on Thursdays, usually at 10h00. 
• Field Supervisor must mark the reports and return them before 12h00 on Wednesdays. Students cannot continue with the session if they have not received the feedback. 
• The Field Supervisor conducts weekly, usually on Fridays, individual (60 minutes) supervision sessions to review work and assist in conceptualising learning experiences.
• Facilitate the integration of theory (e.g., Systems Theory, Planned Change Process) into practical reports and reflections.
• Maintain detailed assessment records and participate in oral examination panels.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Bachelor of Social Sciences on NQF Level 8.
• Active registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker (attach proof).
• Minimum of three (3) years of working experience with specific expertise in Casework and Group Work.
• In-depth knowledge of the theories taught at UFS, including the Problem Management Model

Recommendations:

• Ability to guide students through complex ethical decision-making in day-to-day practice.
• Prior experience supervising students in casework and/or group settings.
• Excellent written and engaging oral communication skills.