Social Worker at RecruitMyMom

Job Description

• This pivotal role within an established welfare organisation focuses on the holistic wellbeing of residents within a dedicated residential social services environment. The Social Worker will lead psychosocial support initiatives, ensuring that the adult residents receive compassionate, high-quality care that addresses their emotional and psychological needs. Permanent, Full-time in office Monday to Friday. 

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Casework: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and manage ongoing casework to support the mental and social health of residents.
• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and routinely review individualised care and intervention plans to ensure personalised support.
• Therapeutic Facilitation: Lead therapeutic support groups and provide individual counselling or crisis intervention as required.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate holistic care and contribute to integrated care planning.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Facilitate essential communication between families, internal departments, and external specialised services.
• Regulatory Compliance: Engage with external bodies, including the Department of Social Development (DSD) and Department of Health (DOH), while maintaining strict adherence to professional ethical standards and legislative requirements.
• Administrative Excellence: Maintain precise records, reports, and statistical data in line with organisational policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work  
• Current registration with SACSSP  
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience  
• Strong communication and report-writing skills  
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team 

Competencies and Skills 

• Empathy, compassion and professional integrity  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills  
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively  
• Problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution skills 
• Ability to work independently and under pressure  
• Good organisational and time management skills  
• Computer literacy (MS Office 365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint)  
• Counselling and facilitation skills  

Advantageous Experience 

• Experience working with elderly persons and/or individuals with cognitive decline 
• Experience in behavioural management and care planning  
• Experience in the mental health and/or disability sector  
• Valid driver’s licence