Social Worker: Grade 1 to 4 at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):

• Ability to render a clinical social work practise as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a Specialist Acute Mental Health Care setting. Sound knowledge and skills in psycho-social assessment, family and individual counselling skills. Knowledge of relevant statutory processes. Computer literacy. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as a social worker with the SACSSP.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification as a Social Worker that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP) as a Social Worker.