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

REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum educational qualification:

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

Experience:

•  Grade 1: No experience
•  Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions. 
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions 
• Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid code (B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy in Microsoft Office package (MS word, Excel, and Power point) and e-mail (Outlook) Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to social work service in the public sector. Good report writing, interpersonal, leadership and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team to achieve functional outcomes for the clients. Knowledge and understanding of illness and disease, human behaviour, and social systems within health environment setting. 

DUTIES :

• Provision of comprehensive, client centered clinical social work services in the Primary HealthCare facility and NPOS environment, with regards to care, support and protection of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities, to ensure safe discharge plans.
• Conduct assessments aimed at identifying conditions in individuals, groups, families and communities that justify relevant interventions.
• Convene and Conduct Psychosocial groups. Deliver an accountable service through the application of Social Work administrative processes.
• Effective networking with the multi-disciplinary team as well as relevant external role players. Keep up to date with new developments in social work and welfare fields. Utilize and manage resources. Support social auxiliary workers and volunteers.
• Participate in training and development of staff. Assist with the achievement of the departmental and organizational goals. Perform all the administrative functions required of the job.