Social Worker: Grade 1-4 at Free State Department of Health

Requirements:

• Matric. Tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Work Professions (SACSSP) as a social Worker. Current registration with SACSSP. A valid drivers' license.
• Experience- Grade 1: No experience required after registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years' appropriate experience in Social Work after registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years' appropriate experience in Social Work after registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). A minimum of 30 years' appropriate experience in Social Work after registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). Background and knowledge of Mental Health and Substance Abuse policies and guidelines. Embed self-harm prevention in treatment at primary health care level, through identification of risk factors.

Duties:

• To provide social work services, within the Department of Health, through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being.
• Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, prevention and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes. Support social auxiliary workers, volunteers and other role players.
• Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field. Work in multi-disciplinary team to implement health services. Perform all the administrative functions required of the job.