Social Auxiliary Worker (Sedibeng) at The Aurum Institute

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social
• work service about the care, support, protection and development of
• vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities.
• Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from social instability in any form.
• Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required.
• Assess the TB clients’ needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine goals and appropriate interventions. 
• Support TB patients retention in care and TB treatment success
• Ensuring that all client files, and other records, comply with policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Under guidance of a social worker make recommendations on the best course of action for a client and/or family.
• Monitor referrals to ensure that TB clients access services or support they have been referred to.
• Provide progress reports in sub district meetings.
• Report daily or weekly to the district level SR supervisor, or as per organizations policies and procedure.
• Submit monthly activity reports as per workplan to the district level SR supervisor and sub district TB/ HAST manager.

Requirements

Education

• Grade 10
• Completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker
• Social Auxiliary Worker qualification.
• Current registration with the SACSSP as a Social Auxiliary Worker

Requirements

• Experience in administration, group work and case management
• At least 3 years’ experience working as a Social Auxiliary Worker in the Public Sector 
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changes. 
• Understanding of the Social Assistance Act, relevant policies, and guidelines
• Sound knowledge of the Public Service Act and the Batho Pele principles
• Basic understanding of human behaviour, relationship systema and the social systems.
• Valid Driver’s license
• Information and knowledge management (keeping precise records and compile accurate reports)
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Willing to work overtime.