About the Role
The Department of Social Development is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Social Worker, based in the vibrant city of Cape Town, Western Cape. This position plays a crucial role in the community by providing vital social work services focused on the care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, families, and communities. As a Social Worker, you will be at the forefront of addressing social instability and empowering those in need, directly impacting the lives of citizens in your community.
This role is not just about fulfilling job responsibilities; it is about making a difference. Your expertise will help guide those facing challenges, ensuring they receive the necessary support to thrive. By rendering comprehensive social work services, you will contribute to building a safer, more inclusive society, enhancing the well-being of countless individuals across the Western Cape.
About the Department
The Department of Social Development is committed to promoting social justice and enhancing the quality of life for all South Africans. Its mission revolves around providing integrated social services that empower individuals and communities, fostering resilience, and ensuring access to resources. Working in this department means being part of a team dedicated to social welfare, where your contributions directly lead to positive changes in society.
What You’ll Do
- Provide social work services to individuals and families, focusing on care, support, and protection.
- Engage in case work, group work, and community work to address social challenges.
- Supervise and support Social Auxiliary Workers in their daily activities.
- Stay updated with developments in the social work and welfare fields to ensure best practices.
- Perform essential administrative functions related to your role.
- Address social instability issues proactively to foster community well-being.
What You’ll Need
- A Bachelor of Social Work degree, allowing for professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
- Registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
- For Grade 1: No prior experience required.
- For higher grades, a minimum of 10 to 30 years of relevant social work experience is necessary, depending on the grade applied for.
- Knowledge of social work theory, intervention strategies, and relevant legislation.
- Strong skills in communication, report writing, problem-solving, and client orientation.
How to Apply
All applications must be hand delivered at the specified address or submitted online as detailed in the application instructions below.
Requirements
A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker; 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.Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Human behaviours and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Relevant legislations, policies and prescripts (norms and standards); Social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others.
Skills in the following: Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; Written and verbal communication; Report-writing; Self- management; Motivation; Good planning and organizing; Problem solving and analytical; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Client orientation and customer focus; Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities; Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves; Ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1.
