Social Auxillary Worker Grade 1 Therapeutics (Social Services) - Reference Number : refs/056840 - Posts : 2 at Gauteng Department of Health

• Package : R 209.865.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS SERVICE BENEFITS)
• Enquiries : Ms. Haarhoff Tel. No ((011) 933 0268 or Ms Mazibuko (011) 933 8394 or email: [email protected]

Requirements :

• Matric or ABET equivalent. Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Auxiliary Worker. Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Profession (SACSSP) for 2026. No experience required. Exposure working at CHBAH will be added advantage.
• Preference will be given to the current CHBAH Covid staff. Skills/Knowledge/Competence: Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and within a team and be computer literate. Ability to work under pressure in a changing environment and to relieve colleagues as the need arises. Drivers’ licence is compulsory as it is required in home visits, tracing and family reunification services.

Duties :

• Provide support services under the supervision of a Social Worker. Perform basic assessments / screening of patients’ socio-economic circumstances and nature of their problems and provide information and refer to relevant/appropriate community resources. Provide basic counselling, support and encouragement to patients and families who do not need professional counselling.
• Assist with the case management processes, including intake, referrals, follow- ups and discharge planning. Trace families of patients / clients’ reunification and continuity of care. Assist the Social Worker with the exploration of possible and available facilities for placement according to the need.
• Participate in community awareness programmes and stakeholder engagements. Assist in the smooth running of the social work department by providing the necessary supporting role to other social workers and the Head of Department.
• Manage and complete all patient related administration tasks as instructed by the social worker. Assist in compilation and submission of accurate statistics by due date. Maintain accurate and up – to- date records, including proper filing of client information and case documentation in accordance with Departmental norms and standards. Must be able to work within teams including social work teams and the multidisciplinary teams. Must be able to plan and organize own work.
• Participate in the Performance Management and Development System. Must be willing to rotate within the department. Must attend and actively participate in the Social Work and MDT Continuous Professional Development activities. Adhere to Departmental Policies, Professional ethics and Principles

Location : CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 23-10-2026