Social Worker Grade 1

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker. Experience: None.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of social work legislation, policies, ethical standards and case management process, including psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, child protection, discharge planning and services to vulnerable groups, strong communication, counselling interview and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders. Good administration skills. Ability to function under pressure and computer literacy.

Provision of comprehensive, client centered social work services to adults and children through psychosocial assessments, counselling, crisis intervention, child protection services and discharge planning for patients and families. Participate in multidisciplinary team processes and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate services, advocate for patients and address barriers to care and discharge. Maintain accurate and compliant records, reports and statistics in accordance with professional legal and organizational requirements.

Render social work services in any department as required. Ensure professional governance and compliance through adherence to legislation, ethical standards, departmental policies, continuous development, and performance management requirements.

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Dr N Frans / Mr A Lindoor Tel No: (021) 938-5684/4164

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointments on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration as Social Worker with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.